1. Establishment and membership. There is established within the department, in accordance with Title 5, section 12004-A, subsection 35, a Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners. The board consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor as follows: A. Three respiratory care practitioners who have been engaged in the practice of respiratory care for at least 2 years immediately preceding their appointments and who are holders of valid licenses for the practice of respiratory care in the State; and [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD).] B. Two public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004-A. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD).] 2. Terms of appointment. Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009. A member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §1 (AMD).] 3. Meetings; chair. The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §18 (AMD).] 4. Compensation. [PL 1995, c. 397, §89 (RP).]
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