(a) The Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall consist of five (5) persons, all of whom are Arkansas residents, with the following qualifications:

1. (1) Three (3) Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board members who are licensed dietitians; and

2. (2) Two (2) Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board members who are representatives of the public at large, including:

   1. (A) One (1) member who is not actively engaged in or retired from the field of dietetics, to represent consumers; and
   2. (B) One (1) member who is sixty (60) years of age or older, who is not actively engaged in or retired from the field of dietetics, to represent the elderly.

(b) The members of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall:

1. (1) Be appointed by the Governor, with the confirmation of the Senate; and
2. (2) Serve terms of five (5) years.

(c)

1. (1) The Governor shall consult the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics before appointing the three (3) Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board members who are licensed dietitians.
2. (2) Each of these Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board members shall have been practicing dietitians for at least five (5) years preceding their appointment.

(d)

1. (1) Members of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board may be removed by the Governor for cause.
2. (2) In case of death, resignation, or removal, the vacancy of the unexpired terms shall be filled by the Governor in the same manner as other appointments.
3. (3) A person chosen to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board member replaced.
4. (4) No member shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms.

(f) Meetings.

1. (1) At least two (2) regular meetings of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall be held each calendar year, and at the first regular meeting every two (2) years, the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall elect a chair and vice chair.

2. (2) Special called meetings may be held at the:

   1. (A) Discretion of the Chair of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board; or
   2. (B) Written request of any two (2) members of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board.
3. (3) Reasonable notice of all meetings shall be given in the manner prescribed by the laws of this state.