(a)
(1) There is created the Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians to consist of six (6) members who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate.
(2)
(A) Five (5) members shall be sanitarians who have been residents in the State of Arkansas for at least one (1) year, have had experience in the field of environmental sanitation for at least five (5) years, are presently engaged in the field of environmental sanitation, and are not less than thirty (30) years of age. Each shall hold a current certificate of registration issued by the board.
(B) Terms of office shall be fixed so that one (1) professional member of the board will be retired each year.
(C)
(i) The Governor shall fill the expired term of the retiring board member by appointment.
(ii) The Governor shall consult the Arkansas Society of Professional Sanitarians before making an appointment under this subdivision (a)(2)(C).
(3) One (1) member shall not be actively engaged in or retired as a sanitarian and shall represent consumers. This member shall be appointed from the state at large, subject to confirmation by the Senate. He or she shall be a full voting member but shall not participate in the grading of examinations.
(b) Each member shall be appointed for a five-year period except for a person who is appointed to fill the unexpired term of another member. The term of office shall expire on June 30 of each year.
(c) The Governor shall fill any vacancy caused by death, resignation, or removal for the unexpired term.
(d) The Governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incapacity, or neglect of duty.
(e) The members of the board shall serve without compensation but may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.
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