4.__Compensation.__The public members are entitled to compensation as provided in Title 5, chapter 379.

§10155.__Advisory Board for the Licensing of

Taxidermists

The Advisory Board for the Licensing of Taxidermists is established by Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 23-A and referred to in this section as "the board."

1.__Membership.__Members of the board must be residents of the State.__The board consists of the following 5 members:

A.__Two employees of the department, appointed by the commissioner;

B.__Two licensed taxidermists with expertise in the art of taxidermy, appointed by the Governor; and

C.__One member of the general public with no affiliation to the art of taxidermy, appointed by the Governor.

2.__Term.__The term of office for members of the board is 3 years, except that the terms must be staggered to the extent possible.__Appointments for terms of less than 3 years may be made in order to stagger the terms.__Upon expiration of a member's term, that member shall serve until a qualified successor is appointed.__The successor's term is 3 years from the date of the expiration, regardless of the date of appointment.__A vacancy in the office of a member is filled by the appointing authority for that position for the unexpired term.__The department members may be removed by the commissioner for cause.__ All other members may be removed by the Governor for cause.

3.__Staff assistance.__The department shall provide staff assistance as necessary.

4.__Duties.__The board shall advise the commissioner regarding implementation of sections 10909, 12952, 12953 and this section and any related rules and shall assist in the development and conduct of examinations.

5.__Quorum.__Three members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.