Section 43-29-02 - State board of veterinary medical examiners - Appointments - Qualifications - Terms - Vacancies1. The state board of veterinary medical examiners consists of five gubernatorially appointed members. In appointing the board members, the governor shall appoint three veterinarians, one veterinarian technician, and one individual representing the public. In appointing the veterinarian members of the board, the governor shall make an effort to appoint: a. One veterinarian whose practice has a predominant focus on large animals;b. One veterinarian whose practice has a predominant focus on small animals; andc. One veterinarian whose practice focuses on both large and small animals.2.a. Each veterinarian on the board must be licensed in this state and must have practiced in this state for at least five years immediately preceding the appointment.b. The veterinary technician on the board must be licensed in this state and must have practiced in this state for at least five years immediately preceding the appointment.c. The individual representing the public: (1) Must be a resident of this state;(2) Must have resided in this state for at least five years immediately preceding the appointment;(3) May not be a veterinarian, a veterinary technician, or the spouse of a veterinarian or a veterinary technician;(4) May not ever have been a veterinarian, a veterinary technician, or the spouse of a veterinarian or a veterinary technician; and(5) May not have any direct financial interest in the provision of veterinary services and may not be engaged in any activity directly related to the veterinary profession.3.a. The term of office for each member is three years. Terms must be staggered by lot so that no more than two terms expire each year. Each term of office begins on July first.b. Each member of the board shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified.4. If at any time during a member's term, the member ceases to possess any of the qualifications provided in this section or if the member resigns, the member's office is deemed vacant and the governor shall appoint another qualified individual for the remainder of the term.5. The governor may, after due notice and hearing, remove any member of the board of veterinary examiners for cause.Amended by S.L. 2013 , ch. 329( SB 2116 ), § 1, eff. 8/1/2013.