Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-106-104. Medical Ionizing Radiation Licensure Committee

(b) The members shall be appointed for three-year staggered terms to be assigned by lot. Committee members shall serve until replaced. The terms shall commence on July 15 of each year. Committee members are limited to serving two (2) consecutive terms. In the event of a vacancy on the committee for any reason, the vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by appointment of the Governor.

(c) Members of the committee shall not be entitled to compensation for their services but may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-902, to be paid by the Department of Health.

(d) The consumer member appointed to the committee shall have no association or relationship with a licensed practitioner, radiologic technologist, licensed technologist, or limited licensed technologist which would prevent or in any way hinder the consumer in representing the interest of the public.

(e) Within ninety (90) days of appointment, the committee shall hold a meeting and elect from its membership a chair for a term set by the committee. The secretary of the committee shall be the Secretary of the Department of Health or his or her designee.

(f) The committee shall meet at least quarterly.

(g) Special meetings of the committee may be called at any time at the pleasure of the board or pursuant to the bylaws of the committee.

(h) A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum. No action may be taken by the board except by affirmative vote of the majority of those present.