33-47-104. Board created; membership; appointment; terms; removal; meetings; compensation; immunity.

(a) The dietetics licensing board is created. The board shall regulate the practice of dietetics in the state by providing for the licensing and regulation of persons engaged in the practice of dietetics to ensure the safety of the public seeking nutritional advice.

(b) The board shall consist of three (3) members. The initial board shall consist of one (1) member of the public and two (2) registered dietitians who shall have been engaged in the practice of dietetics for a period of not less than five (5) years immediately preceding appointment to the board. Thereafter, dietitian members shall be licensed under this act prior to appointment to the board.

(c) The governor shall appoint the members of the board. The initial appointments shall be for staggered terms with one (1) registered dietitian appointed for a term of three (3) years, one (1) member of the public appointed for a term of two (2) years and one (1) registered dietitian appointed for a term of one (1) year. Thereafter, members shall be appointed for three (3) year terms.

(d) Vacancies in the board shall be filled by appointment by the governor as provided in subsection (b) of this section for the balance of an unexpired term. Each member shall serve until the member's successor is appointed and qualified. The governor may remove any member from the board as provided in W.S. 9-1-202.

(e) The board shall meet at least twice each year and shall elect a chairman at the first meeting each year. The board may convene at the request of the chairman or as the board may determine for any other meeting as may be deemed necessary by the chairman to transact the board's business. The board shall adopt rules for the transaction of its business. Two (2) board members shall constitute a quorum.

(f) Members of the board shall not receive compensation for their services but shall receive mileage and per diem as provided in W.S. 33-1-302(a)(vii) while engaged in the discharge of official duties.

(g) Members of the board shall have the same immunities from personal liability as state employees for actions taken in the performance of their duties under this act, as provided in W.S. 1-39-104.