§ 43-28-03 — State board of dental examiners - Members - Appointment - Terms of office - Oath - Vacancies

Oath - Vacancies.
1. The state board of dental examiners consists of nine members appointed by the
governor. The membership of the board must include:
a. Six dentist members, at least one of whom is a board-eligible or board-certified
oral and maxillofacial surgeon;
b. One dental hygienist member;
c. One dental assistant member; and
d. One independent consumer member.
2. Appointment to the board is for a term of five years, with terms of office arranged so no
more than two terms expire on March sixteenth of each year. Each member of the
board shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified. An individual
appointed to the board qualifies by taking the oath required of civil officers.
3. A member may not serve more than two full and consecutive 5-year appointed terms
of office. An appointment to fill a vacancy occurring for reasons other than the
expiration of a term may be made only for the remainder of the unexpired term, and
does not constitute a full term or apply to term limits.
4. If a member of the board is absent from two consecutive regular meetings, the board
may declare a vacancy to exist.
5. All vacancies on the board must be filled by the governor by appointment.