Alabama Administrative Code
Title 700 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Chapter 700-X-1 - ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURE
Section 700-X-1-.02 - Composition And Selection Of Board

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 700-X-1-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024

(1) The Board of Physical Therapy shall consist of seven members who meet the qualifications set out in Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-24-192(b), appointed by the Governor from a list of five persons nominated for each place on such Board by the current licensees and certified to him by the Board. For the purpose of preparing the list of five names, the Board shall conduct an annual meeting at which all physical therapists and physical therapist assistants holding a current license as identified under the provisions of this act shall have the right to attend, nominate, and vote. Nominations may be made from the floor, or mailed to the Board to be received no later than two weeks prior to the nominations/election meeting. Late nominations will not be accepted. Written, signed consent of each nominee is required. The Board will select the date, time, and place of the meeting at which nominations and voting will be accomplished. All licensees will be notified electronically at least 30 days prior to said meeting.

(2) In the event of a vacancy prior to the next meeting, the Governor will fill such vacancy from the remaining names on the list. Board members shall be appointed for staggered terms of five years each, so that at least one member's term expires each year. No person shall be appointed for more than two consecutive terms. Four members shall be physical therapists, two members shall be physical therapist assistants, and one member shall be a consumer.

(3) The membership of the board shall be inclusive and reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity of the state.

Authors: John C. Badenhop; James R. Hobbs, Jr.; Anne H. Harrison; Robert L. Shoemake; Beth Curry Dozier; Herbert R. Caillouet; Olivia J. Box; Sonja Farrell; John C. Cormier; Andy Gustafson; Ron Bass; Jay Segal; Mitzi Tuttle; Vince Molyneux; Eric Dekle

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-24-192, 34-24-193.

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