Effective 28 Aug 2004

334.717. Missouri athletic trainer advisory committee, appointment — members, qualifications, terms, vacancies. — 1. There is hereby created the "Missouri Athletic Trainer Advisory Committee", to be composed of five members to be appointed by the board.

2. The athletic trainer advisory committee shall:

(1) Assist the board in conducting examinations for applicants of athletic trainer licensure;

(2) Advise the board on all matters pertaining to the licensure of athletic trainers;

(3) Review all complaints and/or investigations wherein there is a possible violation of sections 334.700 to 334.725 or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto and make recommendations to the board for action;

(4) Follow the provisions of the board's administrative practice procedures in conducting all official duties.

3. Each athletic trainer advisory committee member shall:

(1) Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the state of Missouri for five years next preceding appointment; and

(2) Be comprised of three licensed athletic trainers except for initial appointees; and

(3) One member shall be a physician duly licensed by the Missouri state board for the healing arts; and

(4) One member shall be a general public member.

4. Except for the initial appointees, members shall hold office for terms of six years. The board shall designate one member for a term expiring in 1984, one member for a term expiring in 1985, one member for a term expiring in 1986, one member for a term expiring in 1987, and one member for a term expiring in 1988. In the event of death, resignation, or removal of any member, the vacancy of the unexpired term shall be filled by the board in the same manner as the other appointments.

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(L. 1983 H.B. 162 & 274 § 10, A.L. 2004 H.B. 1399 merged with S.B. 962)