(a)
(1) There is created the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training.
(2) The board shall be composed of four (4) licensed athletic trainers and one (1) consumer who is not actively engaged in or retired from the practice of athletic training, medicine, physical therapy, or employment by an athletic department of an accredited educational institution.
(3) In making appointments to the board, the Governor shall give consideration to recommendations made by professional organizations of athletic trainers.
(4) To qualify as a member of the board, a person must be a resident of the State of Arkansas for three (3) years immediately preceding appointment.
(b)
(1) The members of the board shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years.
(2) In the event of the death, resignation, or removal of any member, the vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in the same manner as the original appointment.
(3) The Governor may remove any member for cause before the expiration of the member's term.
(c)
(1) The board shall elect officers as it considers necessary to carry out its duties.
(2)
(A) The board shall meet at least two (2) times each year.
(B) Additional meetings may be held on the call of the chair or a written request of any three (3) members of the board.
(3) The quorum required for any meeting of the board is three (3) members.
(d) Each member of the board may receive expense reimbursements according to § 25-16-902 and stipends according to § 25-16-903.