1. (a) The Board of Boiler Rules is composed of the following 11 members appointed by the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission's approval:

   1. (1) three members representing persons who own or use boilers in this state;
   2. (2) three members representing companies that insure boilers in this state;
   3. (3) one member representing boiler manufacturers or installers;
   4. (4) one member representing organizations that repair or alter boilers in this state;
   5. (5) one member representing a labor union; and
   6. (6) two public members.
2. (b) All members, except the members appointed under subsection (a)(6), must have experience with boilers. To the extent possible, at least four members should be professional engineers registered in this state.
3. (c) The executive director serves as an ex officio board member.
4. (d) Board members serve for staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring January 31 of each odd-numbered year.
5. (e) The chief inspector of the department serves as presiding officer of the board.
6. (f) A quorum of the advisory board is necessary to conduct official business.
7. (g) A board decision is not effective unless supported by the vote of a majority of the members present and voting.
8. (h) The presiding officer may not vote on board actions and may not be counted in determining whether a quorum is present.

Source Note:The provisions of this §65.101 adopted to be effective June 15, 2015, 40 TexReg 3121; amended to be effective December 1, 2024, 49 TexReg 9511.