33-42-104. Board of examining water well drilling contractors and water well pump installation contractors created; composition; appointment; terms; vacancies; qualification; compensation.

(a) The state board of examining water well drilling contractors and water well pump installation contractors is created to consist of the following seven (7) members:

(i) The state engineer or his authorized representative;

(ii) The director of the department of environmental quality or his authorized representative; and

(iii) Five (5) members appointed by the governor as follows:

(A) One (1) water well drilling contractor engaged in the practice of irrigation well contracting or a municipal or industrial well contractor;

(B) One (1) water well drilling contractor engaged in the practice of domestic and stock water well contracting;

(C) One (1) at large water well drilling contractor;

(D) One (1) water well pump installation contractor; and

(E) One (1) member of the general public who owns an active water well.

(b) The members appointed by the governor shall serve for a term of four (4) years, except three (3) of the initial appointments shall be for a term of two (2) years. Each member shall hold office until his successor is appointed and has been qualified. The governor may remove any member of the board as provided by W.S. 9-1-202. A vacancy occurring in the board by death, resignation or otherwise, shall be filled by appointment by the governor upon recommendation of the remaining board members for the unexpired term.

(c) Each member of the board appointed by the governor shall have been a resident of this state for at least one (1) year at the time of his appointment. Each contractor board member shall have been engaged in the practice of his profession for at least five (5) years prior to his appointment. After the appointment of the initial board, any water well drilling contractor or water well pump installation contractor appointed to the board shall be licensed within six (6) months after appointment.

(d) The members of the board shall serve without compensation other than per diem and mileage as provided in W.S. 33-1-302(a)(vii) for the performance of their duties.