33-41-107. Members of the board; appointment; terms of office.
(a) The board shall have six (6) members, to be appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate. The state geologist shall be the seventh and a permanent member of the board. Insofar as possible, the board shall proportionally represent the various geologic subdisciplines practicing in the state.
(b) Except for the state geologist, members of the board shall hold office for staggered terms of four (4) years. Each appointed member shall be limited to serving on the board for eight (8) consecutive years. A member may be reappointed after a four (4) year absence. Each member shall hold office until his successor is appointed and has been qualified.