(a)
(1) There is created the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy which shall consist of five (5) members to be appointed by the Governor for terms of three (3) years.
(2) Four (4) members shall be physical therapists licensed to practice in Arkansas with at least five (5) years' experience as a physical therapist. The Governor shall appoint one (1) physical therapist from each congressional district in order to provide statewide representation of physical therapists.
(3) One (1) member shall not be actively engaged in or retired from the practice of physical therapy and shall serve as the representative of the public interest.
(b) A member shall hold his or her office until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified.
(c) The board shall meet at least two (2) times a year and may hold additional meetings whenever necessary to discharge its duties.
(d) The board shall elect annually from its membership a chair and a secretary.
(e) Each member of the board may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.