Ala. Code § 34-29-63 (2026)
State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Established; Composition.
(Acts 1986, No. 86-500, p. 956, §4; Acts 1987, No. 87-794, p. 1557, §3; Acts 1989, No. 89-236, p. 310, §3; Acts 1997, No. 97-249, p. 431, §1; Act 2001-249, p. 299, §3; Act 2009-29, p. 93, §3.)
- (a) There is established a state board to consist of eight members to be known as the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
- (b) Each of the eight members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor from a list of three persons nominated and submitted to him or her by the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association at least 30 days prior to appointment.
- (c) The term of each member of the board shall be four years unless removed or until a successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Governor as provided in subsection (b).
- (d) No person may serve as a member of the board for more than 13 years total.
- (e) Members may not serve more than two consecutive terms of office.
- (f) The membership of the board shall be inclusive and reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity of the state.
- (g) Each member of the board shall be a citizen of this state.
(Acts 1986, No. 86-500, p. 956, §4; Acts 1987, No. 87-794, p. 1557, §3; Acts 1989, No. 89-236, p. 310, §3; Acts 1997, No. 97-249, p. 431, §1; Act 2001-249, p. 299, §3; Act 2009-29, p. 93, §3.)