33-38-104. Board created; expenses.

(a) The board is created and shall consist of six (6) members, residents of the state of Wyoming for a minimum of one (1) year, who shall be appointed by the governor by and with the consent of the senate.

(b) Four (4) board members shall be licensed under this act, one (1) from each discipline and two (2) members shall be from the public at large. The governor shall through appointments to the board ensure that appointees are adult citizens and that differences in gender, ethnic origin, and the various levels of graduate and professional degrees and specialties, are represented on the board, though not all such differences will necessarily be reflected at the same time in board membership. Board members representing the professional disciplines shall have at least four (4) years of experience in the discipline. When the term of each member of the board ends, the governor shall appoint a successor by and with the consent of the senate for a term of three (3) years. Any licensed member vacancy occurring on the board shall be filled by the governor from a list of eligible candidates submitted by that affiliated discipline whose position is vacant. Public at large vacancies shall be filled at the pleasure of the governor.

(c) The initial board shall be made up of persons engaged in full-time practice or teaching in the disciplines involved and who are eligible for licensure under this act. When the initial appointments are made to the board by the governor, two (2) members shall serve a one (1) year term, two (2) members shall serve two (2) year terms and two (2) members shall serve three (3) year terms as designated by the governor.

(d) The members of the board shall be paid mileage and per diem as provided in W.S. 33-1-302(a)(vii) when engaged in performing their duties as members of the board.

(e) The board shall submit an annual report to the governor as required by W.S. 9-2-1014.