§ 5-40-3. Board of physical therapy — Composition — Appointment, terms, oath, and removal of
members.
(a) In the month of June, 1983, and annually thereafter, the director of health, with
the approval of the governor, appoints the appropriate number of persons to serve
on the board for terms of three (3) years and until his or her successor has been
appointed and qualified. The board shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by
the director of the department of health with the approval of the governor. Four (4)
members shall be licensed physical therapists; one member shall be a licensed physical
therapist assistant; one mem
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§ 5-40-3. Board of physical therapy — Composition — Appointment, terms, oath, and removal of
members.
(a) In the month of June, 1983, and annually thereafter, the director of health, with
the approval of the governor, appoints the appropriate number of persons to serve
on the board for terms of three (3) years and until his or her successor has been
appointed and qualified. The board shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by
the director of the department of health with the approval of the governor. Four (4)
members shall be licensed physical therapists; one member shall be a licensed physical
therapist assistant; one member shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine
in this state; and one member shall be a consumer.
(b) No member shall serve for more than two (2) successive terms. The director of health
may remove any member from the board for neglect of any duty required by law or for
any incompetency, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct. Vacancies created by voluntary
resignation or removal by the director of health shall be filled in the same manner
as the original appointment is made for the remainder of the term not exceeding the
original two-term (2) limitation.
(c) Before beginning a term, each member of the board shall take the oath prescribed by
law for state officers that shall be filed with the secretary of state.
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