§ 43-44-02 — Board of dietetic practice - Membership - Terms - Meetings

1. The governor shall appoint a board of dietetic practice, consisting of five members, all
of whom must be residents of the state at the time of their appointment. The
individuals appointed must have been engaged in the teaching or rendering of
dietetics or nutrition to the public, or in research in dietetics or nutrition for three years
immediately preceding appointment. Three board members must be licensed
registered dietitians and one member must be a licensed nutritionist. One member
must be appointed to represent consumers of health services.

2. Appointments are for terms of three years, but no individual may be appointed to serve
more than two consecutive full or partial terms. Terms begin on the first day of
September and end on the last day of August or until successors are appointed. An
appointment of any member to serve out the remaining term of any position on the
board which becomes vacant must be made in the same manner as the original
appointment for that position.
3. The governor may remove any board member for good cause after giving that member
a written statement of the reasons for removal and after that member has had an
opportunity for a hearing.
4. The board shall meet during September of each calendar year and select a
chairperson. At least one additional meeting must be held before September of the
next calendar year. Other meetings may be convened at the call of the chairperson or
the written request of any two board members. All meetings of the board are open to
the public, except that the board may hold closed sessions to review patient medical
records, review patient testimony, and for other reasons as referenced in section
44-04-19.2.
5. Members of the board receive no compensation for their services, but are entitled to
mileage and travel expenses as provided in sections 54-06-09 and 44-08-04, and per
diem as set by the board.