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17-101-201. Creation — Members — Organization.
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17-101-201. Creation — Members — Organization.
(a) There is created the Veterinary Medical Examining Board.
(b)(1) The board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Governor for terms of five (5) years.
(2) Four (4) members shall:
(A) Be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Arkansas;
(B) Be in good standing and members of the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association;
(C) Be graduates of an accredited or approved college of veterinary medicine or holders of an Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates Certificate;
(D) Be actively engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine in this state; and
(E) Have at least five (5) years of experience in the practice of veterinary medicine.
(3) One (1) member shall be a public member who:
(A) Shall be a resident of this state who has attained the age of majority; and
(B) Shall not be, nor shall ever have been, a veterinarian or the spouse of a veterinarian, or a person who has:
(i) Ever had any material financial interest in the provision of veterinarian services; or
(ii) Engaged in any activity directly related to the practice of veterinary medicine.
(c)(1) A board member's term of office shall expire on March 1 of the last year of the term of appointment.
(2) Each member shall serve until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified.
(d) The board shall elect from its membership a chair and a secretary-treasurer.
(e) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, except that the vote of four (4) members is required for suspension or revocation of a license.
(f) The members of the board may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 17-101-201
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17-101-201. Creation — Members — Organization.
(a) There is created the Veterinary Medical Examining Board.
(b)(1) The board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Governor for terms of five (5) years.
(2) Four (4) members shall:
(A) Be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Arkansas;
(B) Be in good standing and members of the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association;
(C) Be graduates of an accredited or approved college of veterinary medicine or holders of an Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates Certificate;
(D) Be actively engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine in this state; and
(E) Have at least five (5) years of experience in the practice of veterinary medicine.
(3) One (1) member shall be a public member who:
(A) Shall be a resident of this state who has attained the age of majority; and
(B) Shall not be, nor shall ever have been, a veterinarian or the spouse of a veterinarian, or a person who has:
(i) Ever had any material financial interest in the provision of veterinarian services; or
(ii) Engaged in any activity directly related to the practice of veterinary medicine.
(c)(1) A board member's term of office shall expire on March 1 of the last year of the term of appointment.
(2) Each member shall serve until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified.
(d) The board shall elect from its membership a chair and a secretary-treasurer.
(e) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, except that the vote of four (4) members is required for suspension or revocation of a license.
(f) The members of the board may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.
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Arkansas Code — all titles (historical 2020) · legal_authorities
25-16-901. Definitions — Limitations.
(a) For purposes of this subchapter, the term “state board” means every state board, commission, committee, council, task force, and similar entity except the General Assembly, the State Highway Commission, and the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission.
(b) This subchapter shall have no effect on the payment of mileage, expense reimbursement, and per diem authorized by law to be paid to members of the General Assembly, the State Highway Commission, and the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 25-16-901
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