(a) A policy board member is considered to be a local public official for purposes of Chapter 171, Local Government Code.
(b) If a policy board member must abstain from participation in a vote or decision under § 171.004, Local Government Code, the member’s proxy appointed under § 472.032 may not participate in the vote or decision.

(c) The appointment of a proxy by a policy board member does not excuse the member from filing an affidavit required under § 171.004, Local Government Code.