§ 45:3-1 — New Jersey State Board of Architects; membership, terms.

45:3-1. The New Jersey State Board of Architects, hereinafter in this chapter designated as the "board," created and established by an act entitled "An act to regulate the practice of architecture," approved March twenty-fourth, one thousand nine hundred and two (P.L.1902, c.29, p.54), as amended and supplemented, is continued. The board shall consist of 13 members: seven of whom shall be architects residing in this State and shall have been engaged in the practice of their profession for at least 10 years; two of whom shall be licensed landscape architects in good standing and engaged in the practice of landscape architecture for at least 10 years pursuant to P.L.1983, c.337 (C.45:3A-1 et al.), except as to the initial appointments to the board, who shall become licensed as soon as practicable after their appointments; one of whom shall be a certified interior designer who is not a licensed architect and is certified pursuant to P.L.2002, c.86 (C.45:3-31 et al.), in good standing and engaged in providing interior design services for at least 10 years, except as to the initial appointment to the board, who shall become certified as soon as practicable after his appointment; two of whom shall be public members and one of whom shall be a State executive department member as prescribed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.1 et seq.). On the effective date of P.L.1950, c.323 the terms of office of the members of the board shall cease and terminate, and they shall thereafter continue in office as hold-over members until such time as the Governor shall designate and appoint them to serve for new terms of office as hereinafter provided. Within a period of 30 days after the effective date of P.L.1950, c.323, or as soon thereafter as circumstances shall permit, the Governor shall designate and appoint said members to serve and hold office for the following terms: one member for a term of one year from the date of such designation and appointment; one member for a term of two years from said date; one member for a term of three years from said date; one member for a term of four years from said date; and one member for a term of five years from said date. The initial landscape architect appointment pursuant to P.L.1983, c.337 (C.45:3A-1 et al.) shall be for a term of two years beginning July 1 next following the appointment. The initial appointment of a certified interior designer and the sixth architect appointed pursuant to P.L.2002, c.86 (C.45:3-31 et al.) shall be for a term of three years beginning July 1 next following the appointment. The initial appointment of the second landscape architect pursuant to P.L.2008, c.77 (C.45:3A-16 et al.) shall be for a term of five years beginning July 1 next following the appointment. The initial appointment of the seventh architect pursuant to P.L.2008, c.77 (C.45:3A-16 et al.) shall be for a term of five years beginning July 1 next following the appointment. Should any vacancy exist on the board at the time of appointment and designation of the members to the new terms herein provided for, the Governor shall appoint a new member to fill such vacancy, subject to the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2), such member to serve for any one of the several terms herein fixed as the Governor in his discretion shall designate. Thereafter, upon the expiration of the term of office of any member, his successor shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2), for a term of five years. Each member shall hold his office until his successor has qualified. Any vacancy in the membership of the board shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided for an original appointment. Amended 1938, c.277, s.1; 1950, c.323, s.1; 1983, c.337, s.1; 2002, c.86, s.17; 2008, c.77, s.2.