§7371. Polygraph Examiners Advisory Board

1.  Establishment; advise commissioner.  The Polygraph Examiners Advisory Board, as established by Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 74-H, shall act as an advisory board to the commissioner on issues relating to the licensing and regulation of polygraph examiners.

[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

2.  Members.  The board consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor as follows:

A. Two polygraph examiners, each of whom is a polygraph examiner for a state, county or municipal law enforcement agency;   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

B. Two polygraph examiners who are polygraph examiners in a commercial field; and   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

C. One member who represents the public.   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

3.  Residency.  A member of the board must have been a resident of this State for at least 2 years immediately preceding the date of appointment.

[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

4.  Active engagement.  Except for the member of the board who represents the public, a member of the board must be actively engaged as a polygraph examiner on the date of appointment to the board.

[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

5.  Employment.  No 2 board members may be employed by the same employer.

[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

6.  Meetings.  The board shall meet as needed, but at least twice annually.

[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

7.  Terms.  Board members serve 3-year terms.

[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

8.  Vacancies.  If a vacancy occurs on the board, the Governor shall appoint a successor to fill the unexpired term.

[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

9.  Chair.  The board shall select from among its members a chair to serve for a 2-year term.

[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

10.  Powers and duties.  The board shall:

A. Advise the commissioner on proposed rules;   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

B. At the request of the commissioner, review written examinations for polygraph examiner license applicants and provide advice regarding polygraph examiner internship requirements;   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

C. At the request of the commissioner, provide advice on granting, suspending and revoking the licenses of polygraph examiners;   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

D. Propose standards governing the conduct of persons licensed under this chapter, which may be incorporated by reference into rules adopted by the commissioner; and   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

E. At the request of the commissioner, provide advice and information on any matters the commissioner determines appropriate or necessary to administer this chapter.   [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).