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(2) The consumer member of the Board:

(i) Shall be a citizen of the United States;

(ii) Shall be a resident of this State;

(iii) May not be a dietitian OR LICENSED
NUTRITIONIST or have any household members who are dietitians OR
LICENSED NUTRITIONISTS;

(iv) May not have a financial interest in the
provision of goods or services to dietitians OR LICENSED
NUTRITIONISTS; and

(v) May not have a financial interest in the
provision of dietary goods or services to consumers.

(c) (1) The term of a member is 3 years.

(2)  The terms of the members are staggered as
required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July
1, 1985.

(3)  At the end of a term, a member continues to serve
until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(4)  A member who is appointed after a term has begun
serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is
appointed and qualifies.

4.5-203.

(a)  From among its members, the Board annually shall elect
a chairman, a vice chairman, and a secretary.

(b)  The manner of election of officers shall be as the
Board determines.

4.5-204.

(a)  A majority of the full authorized membership of the
Board is a quorum.

(b)  The Board shall determine the times and places of its
meetings.

(c)  A member of the Board:

(1)  May not receive compensation; but

(2)  Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under
the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State
budget.