32-4102. Board; membership; duties; immunity

A. The board of athletic training is established consisting of the following members appointed by the governor:

1. Three athletic trainers who are residents of this state, possess an unrestricted license to practice athletic training in this state and have been practicing in this state for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment. The governor may make these appointments from a list of names submitted by a statewide athletic training association or any other group or person. The initial three appointees are not required to be licensed pursuant to this chapter at the time of selection but shall meet all of the qualifications for licensure as prescribed by this chapter.

2. Two public members who are residents of this state and who are not affiliated with and do not have any financial interest in any health care profession but who have an interest in consumer rights.

B. Board members serve staggered five year terms that begin and end on the third Monday in January. Board members shall not serve for more than two successive five year terms or for more than ten consecutive years.

C. If requested by the board, the governor may remove a board member for misconduct, incompetence or neglect of duty.

D. Board members are eligible for reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38, chapter 4, article 2 to cover necessary expenses for attending each board meeting or for representing the board in an official board approved activity.

E. A board member who acts within the scope of board duties, without malice and in the reasonable belief that the person s action is warranted by law is not subject to civil liability.