32-802
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32-802. Board of podiatry examiners; compensation A. There shall be a state board of podiatry examiners which shall consist of five members appointed by the governor. Each member shall be appointed for a term of five years, to begin and end on February 1. B. Three members of the board shall have practiced podiatry continuously in this state for not less than two years immediately preceding appointment and shall have valid licenses to practice podiatry. Two members of the board shall be lay persons. All members of the board shall be citizens of the United States. C. A vacancy on the board occurring other than by the expiration of a term shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired term. D. All appointments shall be made promptly, and in the case of the vacancy of a professional member or members, appointment shall be made no later than ninety days from the expiration of the term or vacancy. E. The term of any member may, at the discretion of the board, end and the office be declared vacant for failure to attend three consecutive meetings of the board. F. Members of the board shall receive compensation of fifty dollars for each day of actual service in the business of the board. G. The state board of podiatry examiners may hire practicing podiatrists or other medical specialists, or both, as needed, in order to assist the board in giving examinations. Such examiners shall receive the same compensation as board members. H. The board may employ temporary and permanent personnel, including trained investigators, as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. I. Members, temporary and permanent personnel and examiners of the board are personally immune from suit with respect to all acts done and actions taken in good faith and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter. |