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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. The “board of acupuncture and oriental medicine” is created.
B. The board is administratively attached to the regulation and licensing department.
C. The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the governor for terms of three years each. Four members of the board shall be doctors of oriental medicine who have been residents of and practiced acupuncture and oriental medicine in New Mexico for at least five years immediately preceding the date of their appointment. Three members shall be appointed to represent the public and shall not have practiced acupuncture and oriental medicine in this or any other jurisdiction or have any financial interest in the profession regulated. No board member shall be the owner, principal or director of an institute offering educational programs in acupuncture and oriental medicine. No more than one board member may be from each of the following categories:
(1) a faculty member at an institute offering educational programs in acupuncture and oriental medicine;
(2) a tutor in acupuncture and oriental medicine; or
(3) an officer or director in a professional association of acupuncture and oriental medicine.
D. Members of the board shall be appointed by the governor for staggered terms of three years that shall be made in such a manner that the terms of board members expire on July 1. A board member shall serve until his successor has been appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
E. A board member shall not serve more than two consecutive full terms, and a board member who fails to attend, after he has received proper notice, three consecutive meetings shall be recommended for removal as a board member unless excused for reasons established by the board.
F. The board shall elect annually from its membership a chairman and other officers as necessary to carry out its duties.
G. The board shall meet at least once each year and at other times deemed necessary. Other meetings may be called by the chairman, a majority of board members or the governor. A simple majority of the board members serving constitutes a quorum of the board.
H. Members of the board shall be reimbursed as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act and shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-14A-7. Board created; appointment; officers; compensation - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-61-professional-and-occupational-licenses/nm-st-sect-61-14a-7/
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