§ 43-7-4 - Creation of board; composition; terms of office; conducting business by telephone; removal of members; vacancies
O.C.G.A. 43-7-4 (2010)
43-7-4. Creation of board; composition; terms of office; conducting business by telephone; removal of members; vacancies
(a) There is created a State Board of Barbers. The board shall consist of six members, each of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, approved by the Secretary of State, and confirmed by the Senate. Five of the members shall be barbers. The sixth member shall be appointed from the public at large and shall have no connection whatsoever with the profession of barbering. All terms shall be for three years. Upon the expiration of the term of office, a member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified.
(b) With the exception of hearings in contested cases, the board may conduct business by conference telephone.
(c) The Governor may remove any member of the board for failure to attend meetings, neglect of duty, incompetence, revocation or suspension of his license, or other dishonorable conduct. After such removal or vacancy due to death or resignation, the Governor shall appoint a successor as provided in this Code section to serve the unexpired term.