33-45-103. Board of athletic training established; qualifications; term of office; vacancies; removal.
(a) The state board of athletic training is created to implement and administer this chapter.
(b) The board shall consist of the following three (3) members:
(i) Two (2) licensed athletic trainers certified by a nationally accredited credentialing agency with at least five (5) years of training experience prior to appointment; and
(ii) One (1) licensed physician with at least five (5) years experience prior to appointment.
(c) Terms of initial board members shall be staggered with one (1) member serving for one (1) year, one (1) serving for two (2) years and one (1) serving for three (3) years.
(d) The governor shall appoint the members of the board. Except for initial board members as provided under subsection (c) of this section, the term of each member shall be three (3) years. Upon expiration of their terms, members of the board shall continue to hold office until the appointment of their successors. No person shall serve as a member of the board for more than two (2) consecutive terms.
(e) A vacancy that occurs for any reason in the membership of the board shall be filled within thirty (30) days by the governor. A person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the unexpired portion of the term.
(f) The governor may remove any member of the board as provided in W.S. 9-1-202 or upon a recommendation of a majority of the board for any reason.