Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 338-B:4 - MembershipI. The council shall consist of 5 members appointed by the governor and executive council and shall be qualified in the field of addiction or mental health services with a focus on problem gambling and shall be residents of the state. A member may be removed by the governor and executive council only for cause shown in accordance with RSA 4:1. The members shall elect one of their number as chairperson. Three members of the council shall constitute a quorum.II. Members shall serve 3 year terms and until their successors are appointed; provided that for the initial appointments only, one member shall be appointed to a term of one year, 2 members shall be appointed to a term of 2 years and 2 members shall be appointed to a term of 3 years. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired terms.III. Members of the council shall receive mileage at the rate of state employees when attending meetings of the council or performing duties on behalf of the council.Added by 2019, 215:5, eff. 7/12/2019. 2019, 215:5, eff. July 12, 2019.