43-26.1-02. Board of physical therapy - Members - Appointments - Vacancies

43-26.1-02. Board of physical therapy - Members - Appointments - Vacancies

1. The board of physical therapy shall administer this chapter. The board consists of

three licensed physical therapists, one licensed physician, one licensed physical

therapist assistant, and two public members. The governor shall appoint board

members for a term of five years, staggered so the terms of no more than two

members expire each year. An individual may not serve more than two full consecutive

terms. Terms begin on July first. Appointments to the board to fill a vacancy occurring

for other than the expiration of a term may only be made for the remainder of the

unexpired term.

2. Each physical therapist and physical therapist assistant appointed must have had at

least three years of physical therapy experience in North Dakota immediately before

appointment and must practice in North Dakota during the term. The physician

appointed must have practiced medicine at least three years in North Dakota

immediately before appointment and must practice in North Dakota during the term.

Each board member shall take and file with the secretary of state the oath of office

prescribed for state officials before entering upon the discharge of the member's

duties.

3. Each board member is entitled to mileage reimbursement as provided in section

54-06-09 and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses in the amounts

provided by law for state officers in section 44-08-04.