32-1502. Naturopathic physicians medical
board; appointment; qualifications; term of office;
immunity


A. The naturopathic physicians medical board is established consisting of the
following members:


1. Four physician members appointed by the governor. Each physician member shall
be:


(a) A resident of this state for at least five years immediately preceding the
appointment.


(b) A doctor of naturopathic medicine with a degree from a naturopathic school or
college approved by the board who has engaged in full-time practice of naturopathic
medicine for at least five years immediately preceding the appointment.


2. Three public members appointed by the governor. Each public member shall:


(a) Be a resident of this state for at least five years immediately preceding the
appointment.


(b) Not be connected, in any manner, with or have any interest in a school of
medicine, health care institution or any person practicing any form of healing or
treatment of bodily or mental ailments.


(c) Demonstrate an interest in the health problems in this state.


B. The terms of office of the physician members and the public members are five
years to begin and end on June 30. Each physician member and each public member continue
to hold office until the appointment and qualification of their successors, subject to
the following exceptions:


1. A member of the board may be removed from office if the governor finds the
member was guilty of malfeasance, misfeasance or dishonorable conduct.


2. The term of any member automatically ends on resignation, permanent removal from
this state or removal from this state for a period of more than six months.


C. There shall be no monetary liability on the part of and no cause of action shall
arise against the members of the board, the secretary-treasurer or permanent or temporary
personnel of the board for any act done or proceeding undertaken or performed in good
faith and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.