South Carolina Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) Practice Exam

True or False: Board members must be elected every year.

1. True

2. False

3. Only under special circumstances

4. Depends on the board

The correct answer is: True

The statement is False. In many instances, it is not a requirement for board members to be elected every year; in fact, many state boards of pharmacy have staggered terms for their members that may last multiple years. This could mean that only a portion of the board is elected or re-elected in a given year, rather than the entire board. Term lengths and election cycles are often specified in the enabling legislation or bylaws of the board and can vary by state. In South Carolina, for example, board members may be appointed rather than elected, further complicating the notion of annual elections. Therefore, stating that board members must be elected every year does not accurately reflect the procedural norms in pharmacy boards. This highlights the importance of understanding the specific governance rules for the pharmacy board relevant to South Carolina or any jurisdiction in consideration.