§ 43-47-02 — Board of counselor examiners - Qualifications - Appointment - Term of office - Compensation

office - Compensation.
1. The governor shall appoint the board of counselor examiners which consists of five
members, including two practicing counselors, one counselor educator, and two
members of the public.
2. Members of the board are appointed for terms of three years, except of those first
appointed, one must be appointed for a term of one year, two must be appointed for
terms of two years, and two must be appointed for terms of three years. Each member
holds office until the member's successor is duly appointed. The governor may remove
any member for misconduct, incompetency, or neglect of duty after providing the
member with a written statement of the charges and an opportunity for a hearing.
3. The board shall annually select a chairman from among its members. The board shall
meet at least twice a year. Additional meetings may be held at the discretion of the
chairman or upon written request of any three members of the board.
4. Each member shall serve without compensation but is entitled to receive expenses as
provided in section 54-06-09 and per diem as must be fixed by the board.