# S.D. Codified Laws § 36-4-1: State Board of Medical Examiners--Appointment and terms of members--Vacancies > South Dakota · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C4_S36-4-1 ## Section - **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 36-4-1 - **Heading:** State Board of Medical Examiners--Appointment and terms of members--Vacancies - **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** SD Code / Title 36 / Chapter 4 / Section 36-4-1 ## Text The State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners, hereinafter called the Board of Examiners, consists of: (1) Nine physicians licensed in accordance with this chapter; (2) One physician assistant licensed in accordance with chapter 36-4A ; (3) One emergency medical services personnel licensed in accordance with chapter 36-4B ; (4) One respiratory care practitioner licensed in accordance with chapter 36-4C ; (5) One nutritionist or dietician licensed in accordance with chapter 36-10B ; (6) One athletic trainer licensed in accordance with chapter 36-29 ; (7) One occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant licensed in accordance with chapter 36-31 ; (8) One genetic counselor licensed in accordance with chapter 36-36 ; and (9) One individual who is a representative of the public. The Governor shall appoint each member of the board. The term of office for each member is three years. A member's term begins on October thirty-first of the calendar year in which the Governor appoints the member, unless otherwise designated by the Governor. The member's term expires on October thirtieth in the third year of appointment. No member may serve more than three consecutive, full terms. An appointment to an unexpired term is not considered a full term. Each member shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified. The Governor shall appoint a new member to fill any vacancy on the board. The Governor may stagger terms to enable the board to have different terms expire each year. Source: SL 1949, ch 106, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.0301; SL 1969, ch 105, § 1; revised pursuant to SL 1973, ch 2, § 58; SL 2005, ch 199, § 1; SL 2012, ch 16, § 15; SL 2013, ch 176, § 9; SL 2024, ch 152, § 1. ## Nearby sections - [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-4-1 State Board of Medical Examiners--Appointment and terms of members--Vacancies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C4_S36-4-1.md) - [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-4-1.1 Member presence and participation--Physician matters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C4_S36-4-1.1.md) - [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-4-3 Officers of board--Executive secretary--Seal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C4_S36-4-3.md) - [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-4-4 Meetings of board--Communication with appointed councils](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C4_S36-4-4.md) - [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-4-4.1 Board continued within Department of Health--Records and reports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C4_S36-4-4.1.md) - [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-4-5 Compensation and expenses of board members--Fees held in special fund--Bond--Payments from fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C4_S36-4-5.md) - [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-4-6 Equipment, supplies, and services for board--Expenses restricted to revenue](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C4_S36-4-6.md) - [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-4-7 Annual report to Governor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C4_S36-4-7.md) - [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-4-8 Practice of medicine or medical abortion--Severity of crimes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C4_S36-4-8.md) - [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-4-8.1 Corporation prohibited from practice of medicine or osteopathy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C4_S36-4-8.1.md) - [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-4-8.2 Surgery constituting practice of medicine](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C4_S36-4-8.2.md) - [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-4-9 Use of title and other acts constituting practice of medicine](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C4_S36-4-9.md) - [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-4-10 Practitioners and officers exempt from chapter--Application to previously licensed physicians](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C4_S36-4-10.md) - [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-4-11 Application for license--Qualifications of licensee--Examination--Educational requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C4_S36-4-11.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C4_S36-4-1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.