There is hereby created the Athletic Trainers Advisory Committee, to be composed of five (5) members to be appointed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. To qualify as a member, a person must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Oklahoma for five (5) years immediately preceding appointment. Two members shall be licensed athletic trainers, except for the initial appointees, and two members shall be physicians licensed by the state and one member shall be a member of the Oklahoma Coaches Association who shall be selected by the Board of the Association. Except for the initial appointees, members shall hold office for terms of six (6) years. 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 other appointments. The Athletic Trainers Advisory Committee shall assist the Board in conducting examinations for applicants and shall advise the Board on all matters pertaining to the licensure of athletic trainers. Members of the Committee shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred while performing their duties under the provisions of this act in accordance with the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
Amended by Laws 1987, c. 118, § 38, operative July 1, 1987.