43-40-04. Board of occupational therapy practice - Appointment - Meetings

43-40-04. Board of occupational therapy practice - Appointment - Meetings 1. There is established a board of occupational therapy practice. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governor, all of whom must be residents of this state. The occupational therapy practitioners appointed must have been engaged in rendering occupational therapy services to the public, teaching, or research in occupational therapy for at least three years immediately preceding their appointments. Three board members must be licensed occupational therapists. One member must be a licensed occupational therapy assistant. One member must represent the public with an interest in the rights of the consumers of health services. 2. Appointments must be for three-year terms, but no person may be appointed to serve more than two consecutive terms. Terms begin on the first day of the calendar year and end on the last day of the calendar year or until successors are appointed. 3. If a vacancy in one of the positions exists, the governor shall appoint, as soon as practicable, a person to the unexpired term. 4. The board shall meet during the first month of each calendar year to select a chairman and for other purposes. At least one additional meeting must be held before the end of each calendar year. Other meetings may be convened at the call of the chairman or the written request of any two board members. 5. Members of the board may receive no compensation for their services, but are entitled to reasonable travel and other expenses incurred in the execution of their powers and duties, as set by the board.