1. A. The Construction Industries Board is hereby created to continue until July 1, 2007, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law. Beginning January 1, 2002, the Board shall regulate the plumbing, electrical and mechanical trades, and building and construction inspectors through the powers and duties set forth in the Construction Industries Board Act and in the respective licensing acts for such trades.

2. B.

   1. 1. The Board shall be composed of nine (9) members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, as follows:

      1. a. two members shall have at least ten (10) years' experience in the plumbing trade, of which one shall be a plumbing contractor and one shall be a journeyman plumber,
      2. b. two members shall have at least ten (10) years' experience in the electrical trade, of which one shall be an electrical contractor and one shall be a journeyman electrician,
      3. c. two members shall have at least ten (10) years' experience in the mechanical trade, of which one shall be a mechanical contractor and one shall be a mechanical journeyman,
      4. d. two members shall have at least ten (10) years' experience as a building and construction inspector, and
      5. e. one member shall represent the public and shall not practice, have practiced, or be licensed to practice any of the trades regulated by the Board nor be employed by or be related by blood or marriage within the third degree to any person who practices, has practiced, or is licensed to practice any such trades.
   2. 2. Members shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years; provided, of those members initially appointed to the Board, five members shall be appointed for two-year terms, beginning September 1, 2001, and four members shall be appointed for four-year terms, beginning September 1, 2001, as designated by the Governor. Members shall continue in office until a successor is appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall fill all vacancies and unexpired terms in the same manner as the original appointment of the member whose position is to be filled. Such members may be removed by the Governor for cause.

Laws 2001, SB 354, c. 394, § 2, emerg. eff. July 1, 2001.