A. The members of the State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. When a vacancy on the Board occurs or at the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, the member's successor for a term of five (5) years. Members may serve more than two (2) terms, but shall be limited to serving no more than two (2) consecutive terms. Vacancies on the Board shall be filled in a like manner for the balance of any unexpired term. Each member shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified.

B. Members of the Board may be removed from office, pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Administrative Procedures Act, upon one or more of the following grounds:

1. The refusal or inability for any reason of a Board member to perform the duties of a Board member in an efficient, responsible and professional manner;

2. The misuse of office by a Board member for pecuniary or material gain or for personal advantage for the Board member or another;

3. Violation by any Board member of the laws governing the practice of social work; or

4. Conviction of a felony shown by a certified copy of the record of the court of conviction.

C. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed their actual and necessary travel expenses as provided in the State Travel Reimbursement Act.

D. The Board may employ persons in such positions or capacities as it deems necessary to conduct Board business and to fulfill the Board’s responsibilities as defined in the Social Worker’s Licensing Act.

Added by Laws 1965, c. 140, § 4. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 124, § 5, eff. Oct. 1, 1980; Laws 1982, c. 122, § 2, operative July 1, 1982; Laws 1987, c. 108, § 2, eff. July 1, 1987; Laws 2003, c. 85, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.