(1) A nursing home administrator is qualified to be appointed to the board if the person:
(a) Is a legal resident of Colorado;
(b) Is currently licensed as a nursing home administrator; and
(c) Has been actively engaged as a licensed nursing home administrator for at least three years.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a person convicted of a felony in Colorado or any other state or of violating this article or any law governing the practice of nursing home administrators shall not be appointed to or serve on the board.