1. History and function. The 1975 legislative assembly passed legislation to license audiologists and speech-language pathologists, codified as North Dakota Century Code chapter 43-37. In 1983 chapter 43-37 was revised. This chapter requires the governor to appoint a state board of examiners on audiology and speech-language pathology. It is the responsibility of the board to license audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech-language pathology licensed assistants.

2. Board membership. The board consists of eight members appointed by the governor. Two members are audiologists, four members are speech-language pathologists, one member is an otolaryngologist, and one is a consumer. Each board member serves a term of three years. A member may not serve on the board more than two successive terms.

3. Officers. Officers are elected annually. The board may hire an executive secretary as necessary.

4. Inquiries. Inquiries regarding the board may be addressed to:

Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Executive Secretary 402 East Main Street Bismarck, North Dakota 58501

Phone: 701-755-7165 Email: ndsbe.executivesecretary@gmail.com Website: ndsbe.com

History: Amended effective May 1, 1984; June 1, 1990; March 1, 1993; April 1, 1993; April 1, 1994; April 1, 2016; April 1, 2018; July 1, 2026.

General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02.1

Law Implemented: NDCC 43-34-37, 43-37-06