43-26.1-02. Board of physical therapy - Members - Appointments - Vacancies

43-26.1-02. Board of physical therapy - Members - Appointments - Vacancies 1. The board of physical therapy shall administer this chapter. The board consists of three licensed physical therapists, one licensed physician, one licensed physical therapist assistant, and two public members. The governor shall appoint board members for a term of five years, staggered so the terms of no more than two members expire each year. An individual may not serve more than two full consecutive terms. Terms begin on July first. Appointments to the board to fill a vacancy occurring for other than the expiration of a term may only be made for the remainder of the unexpired term. 2. Each physical therapist and physical therapist assistant appointed must have had at least three years of physical therapy experience in North Dakota immediately before appointment and must practice in North Dakota during the term. The physician appointed must have practiced medicine at least three years in North Dakota immediately before appointment and must practice in North Dakota during the term. Each board member shall take and file with the secretary of state the oath of office prescribed for state officials before entering upon the discharge of the member's duties. 3. Each board member is entitled to mileage reimbursement as provided in section 54-06-09 and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses in the amounts provided by law for state officers in section 44-08-04.