Professional EngineersProfessional Engineers Review Committees
Section § 6728
This law says that the board has the authority to create special committees of professional engineers to handle various issues, such as disputes or other cases referred to them by the board. These committees will continue to operate as long as the board considers them necessary.
Section § 6728.1
This law states that each review committee must have at least three registered professional engineers who are appointed by the board. These committee members must have the same qualifications and follow the same rules as the board members themselves.
Section § 6728.2
This law explains that each committee member is entitled to a daily payment and reimbursement for expenses, which are detailed in another section of the same code.
Section § 6728.3
This law specifies that hearings by a committee must follow certain government regulations. If the case is contested, the officer who oversaw the hearing has to be present when the committee discusses the case. The officer also helps and advises the committee if they ask for it.
Section § 6728.4
After a committee hearing is finished, the committee must create a suggested decision that can be accepted by the board as the final decision. This proposed decision follows the same rules as those for a hearing officer's proposed decision according to sections of the Government Code.
Section § 6728.5
This law allows the board to create, change, or remove rules as needed, following a specific process outlined in another part of the government code, to ensure these sections are carried out effectively.
Section § 6728.6
This law states that members of a professional engineers review committee, and any other board-appointed representatives, have the same legal protections as public employees. This means they are legally protected from being personally sued for actions taken within their official roles, according to certain sections of the Government Code.