Richmond Eye and Ear Hospital Authority
Purpose
In order to prevent the spread of disease which constitutes a menace to the health, safety, morals and welfare of the State and impairs economic values; and in order that adequate hospital and medical facilities may be provided for the foregoing purpose and for the care of the public health and public welfare; and in order to alleviate traffic congestion, to promote the flow of commerce and to promote safety through the creation of off-street parking facilities; the Authority created by this act shall be deemed to be a public instrumentality exercising public and essential governmental functions to provide for the public health and welfare and said Authority is hereby authorized and empowered to all acts listed under Acts of Assembly, 1970, Chapter 742.
Term
After initial staggering of terms, appointments shall be made for terms of six years and members may be reappointed
Composition
There is hereby created a political subdivision and public body corporate and politic of the Commonwealth of Virginia to be known as the "Richmond Eye and Ear Hospital Authority" (hereinafter referred to as the "Authority"), to be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor from a list of nominations submitted by the Board of Directors of the Richmond Eye Hospital. Three of such members shall be for two years, three for four year terms, and three for six year terms. After the expiration of the initial terms, appointments shall be made for terms of six years and members may be reappointed. Vacancies in the membership of the Board shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. The Board of Directors of the Richmond Eye and Ear Healthcare Alliance shall nominate two persons for each appointment. The Board so appointed shall enter upon the performance of its duties and shall initially and annually thereafter select one of its members as chairman and another as vice-chairman, and shall also elect annually a secretary or secretary-treasurer who need not be a member of the Board.
Vacant Seats
No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.
Current Board Members
Robert Crouse
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 12/31/2025Cheryl Roberts Jarvis
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 12/31/2025Walter Spence
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 12/31/2027Joanne Wiley
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 12/31/2027Kevin Laing
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 12/31/2027Wayne Thomas Shaia
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 12/31/2029Frank Franzak
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 12/31/2029Mrs. Arlene Austra Owens
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 12/31/2029