§ 35-9-103 — Divisions created; council and board created

(a) There are created within the department:
(i) The division of fire prevention;
(ii) The division of electrical safety;
(iii) The council on fire prevention and electrical
safety in buildings;
(iv) The electrical board.
(b) The council consists of five (5) members appointed by
the governor for six (6) year terms which commence on April 1
following appointment. One (1) member shall be appointed to
represent each of the following: counties or municipalities,
fire fighters, the electrical board, an association of
architects or an association of general contractors and the
general public. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired
term. When new appointments are made, the council shall select
a chairman, a vice chairman and a secretary. A quorum consists
of three (3) members. The council shall meet at least twice each
year.
(c) The board consists of five (5) members appointed by
the governor for six (6) year terms. At least one (1) member
and no more than two (2) members shall be journeymen
electricians, at least one (1) and no more than two (2) shall be
master electricians, and at least one (1) and no more than two
(2) shall be electrical contractors. No two (2) members shall
be employed by the same entity and serve on the board. Any
member who becomes employed by the same entity as another member
during his term of office shall be ineligible to continue as a
member of the board. Vacancies shall be filled for the
unexpired term. When new appointments are made, the board shall
select a chairman, a vice chairman and a secretary. A quorum
consists of three (3) members. The board shall meet at least
twice each year.
(d) The members of the council and board shall receive
compensation, per diem and travel expenses in the same manner
and amount as the state legislature while going to, attending or
returning from meetings. The governor may remove any council or
board member as provided in W.S. 9-1-202.