LAC 46:XLV.1959. Composition; Appointment

A. The advisory committee shall comprise nine members, eight of whom shall be occupational therapists and one of whom should be an occupational therapy assistant, unless no qualified OTA seeks appointment. Members shall be licensed by the board and practicing and residing within the state of Louisiana, consisting, more particularly, of one licensed occupational therapy practitioner proficient in and representing each of the following areas of occupational therapy practice insofar as it is practical: 1. administration and management; 2. developmental disabilities; 3. education; 4. geriatrics; 5. mental health; 6. physical disabilities; 7. pediatrics; 8. assistive technology; and 9. community practice/wellness B. The board will receive nominations and/or suggestions for replacement members for expiring terms. There should be three candidates per position open for review by the board. C. Insofar as possible or practical, in its appointment of members to the advisory committee, the board shall maintain geographic diversity so as to provide membership on the advisory committee by occupational therapists residing and practicing in north, central, southwestern, and southeastern Louisiana. D. Of the board's initial appointment of members to the advisory committee following the effective date of these rules, four appointees shall be designated to serve terms expiring on the last day of the year of appointment and five to serve terms expiring on the last day of the year succeeding the year of appointment. Thereafter, each member of the advisory committee shall serve a term of two years, subject to removal at any time at the pleasure of the board. Members appointed to the advisory committee by the board to fill a vacancy occurring on the advisory committee other than by expiration of the designated term shall serve for the unexpired term. A member of the advisory committee may be appointed by the board for not more than three consecutive terms. Other than the initial appointments provided for herein, board appointments to the advisory committee shall be effective when made with respect to appointments for unexpired terms and otherwise shall be effective as of the first day of the year following the date of appointment. OTAC members will select a chair and any other desired officers.