(a) Composition of committee. The selection committee shall be composed of the following 12 members appointed by the commissioner:(1) one rural practicing family practice physician;(2) one rural hospital administrator;(3) one rural practicing registered professional nurse;(4) one rural practicing allied health professional;(5) one dean of a medical school;(6) one dean of a nursing school;(7) one dean of a school of allied health science;(8) one head of a vocational/technical institution;(9) one community college administrator;(10) one individual knowledgeable in student financial assistance programs;(11) one rural public school superintendent; and(12) one rural resident.(b) Committee officers. The selection committee may elect a chairman, vice-chairman and secretary from among its members.(c) Duties of committee. In addition to the duties specified in Chapter 487, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code, the selection committee shall:(1) review cases and make recommendations concerning exceptions regarding the community in which a student may fulfill the obligated service period; and(2) review cases and make recommendations concerning student academic progress.(3) The selection committee may adopt rules for the conduct of its activities.