§ 5-40-3 - Board of physical therapy – Composition – Appointment, terms, oath and removal of members. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 5-40-3

   § 5-40-3  Board of physical therapy –Composition – Appointment, terms, oath and removal of members. – (a) In the month of June, 1983, and annually thereafter, the director ofhealth, with the approval of the governor, appoints the appropriate number ofpersons to serve on the board for terms of three (3) years and until his or hersuccessor has been appointed and qualified. The board shall consist of seven(7) members appointed by the director of the department of health with theapproval of the governor. Four (4) members shall be licensed physicaltherapists; one member shall be a licensed physical therapist assistant; onemember shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state; andone member shall be a consumer.

   (b) No member shall serve for more than two (2) successiveterms. The director of health may remove any member from the board for neglectof any duty required by law or for any incompetency, unprofessional ordishonorable conduct. Vacancies created by voluntary resignation or removal bythe director of health shall be filled in the same manner as the originalappointment is made for the remainder of the term not exceeding the originaltwo (2) term limitation.

   (c) Before beginning a term, each member of the board shalltakes the oath prescribed by law for state officers which shall be filed withthe secretary of state.