(a) There is created the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board consisting of seven (7) members as follows:
(1)
(A) Five (5) individuals, each of whom is eligible for licensure as an orthotist, a prosthetist, or a pedorthist.
(B) One (1) of the five (5) individuals appointed under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section may be a retired orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist;
(2) One (1) member who is a representative of the Division of Medical Services of the Department of Human Services; and
(3) One (1) member who is a representative of the public at large.
(b) The Governor shall appoint the members subject to confirmation by the Senate.
(c)
(1) The Governor shall consult the board before making an appointment under this section.
(2) Each member shall have practiced orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics for at least three (3) years preceding his or her appointment and shall be licensed under this chapter as an orthotist, a prosthetist, or a pedorthist.
(d)
(1) The Governor shall designate the terms of the initial appointees so that three (3) members shall serve three-year terms, two (2) members shall serve two-year terms, and two (2) members shall serve one-year terms.
(2)
(A)
(i) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(2)(A)(ii) of this section, each successor member shall serve three-year terms.
(ii) An individual appointed to fill a vacancy resulting in an unexpired term shall only serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(B) The Governor shall fill any vacancy on the board in the same manner as other appointments.
(3)
(A) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(3)(B) of this section, no member shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms.
(B) The member who is a representative of the division may succeed himself or herself.
(e) Upon recommendation of the board made after notice and hearing, the Governor may remove any member for incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.