Sec 32-502. Board of cosmetology; appointment; qualifications; terms

A. A board of cosmetology is established consisting of the following seven members who are appointed by the governor:

1. Two cosmetologists who have been actively practicing in this state for at least three years immediately preceding appointment.

2. One nail technician who has been actively practicing in this state for at least three years immediately preceding appointment.

3. One instructor who has been actively practicing in this state for at least three years immediately preceding appointment.

4. One school owner.

5. One educator who does not represent the cosmetology or nail technology industry and is not involved in the manufacture of cosmetology or nail technology products.

6. One public member who is not and has never been associated with the cosmetology or nail technology industry, licensed as a cosmetologist or nail technician or involved in the manufacture of cosmetology or nail technology products.

B. The term of office for members is three years beginning and ending June 22.

C. The governor may remove board members for neglect of duty, malfeasance or misfeasance.