Deputy Branch Pilot Appointment By Branch Pilot

Sec. 69.038. DEPUTY BRANCH PILOT APPOINTMENT BY BRANCH PILOT. (a) Each branch pilot, subject to examination and approval of the board, may appoint two deputy branch pilots. (b) A branch pilot may appoint an additional deputy branch pilot if the board considers the appointment advisable. (c) A branch pilot who appoints a deputy branch pilot without the approval of the board forfeits the pilot's appointment as a branch pilot. (d) A branch pilot who appoints a deputy branch pilot is responsible for the actions of the deputy branch pilot. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 745, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.