(a) The mining board is established. The board is composed of five (5) members appointed by the governor. The members must have the following qualifications:
- (1) Two (2) members must be practical and experienced nonsupervisory underground coal miners.
- (2) Two (2) members must be practical and experienced underground coal operators.
- (3) One (1) member must represent the general public and must not be associated with the coal industry.
- (b) The governor shall appoint each member to a four (4) year term. The governor shall fill any vacancy occurring on the board for the unexpired term of the member being replaced. The individual appointed to fill a vacancy must have the same qualifications as the member the individual is replacing.
- (c) The governor may remove a member of the board for cause.
(d) The board shall organize by the election of a chairman for a one
- (1) year term.
- (e) The board may hold meetings on the call of the chairman or the director.
As added by P.L.37-1985, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.112-1992, SEC.1; P.L.35-2007, SEC.4.