§ 43-05-03 — Board of podiatric medicine - Appointment of members - Term of office - Qualifications - Vacancies - Duties - Quorum - Records

Qualifications - Vacancies - Duties - Quorum - Records.
The board of podiatric medicine consists of six persons appointed by the governor for a
term of four years each with the terms of office so arranged that no more than two terms expire
on the thirteenth day of June of any year. A member of the board may not serve for more than
two successive terms. A member may not be reappointed to the board after serving two
successive terms unless at least two years have elapsed since the member last served on the
board. Four members of the board must hold doctor of podiatric medicine degrees and must
have practiced podiatric medicine in this state for at least two years before their appointment,
one member must be a doctor of medicine who holds a doctor of medicine degree and has
practiced in this state for at least two years before the appointment, and one member, who is
designated as a public member, must be a resident of this state, be at least twenty-one years of
age, and may not be affiliated with any group or profession that provides or regulates health
care in any form.
A member of the board shall qualify by taking the oath of office required of civil officers and
shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified. The governor shall fill any vacancy
by appointment for the unexpired term. The board may employ and compensate attorneys,
investigative staff, clerical assistants, or others to assist in the performance of the duties of the
board.
A majority of the board constitutes a quorum to transact business, make any determination,
or take any action. The board shall keep a record of its proceedings and of applications for
licenses. Applications and records must be preserved for at least six years beyond the
disposition of the application or record or the last annual registration of the licensee, whichever
is longer.