Sec. 2. (a) The mining board is established. The board is composed of five (5) members appointed by the governor. The members must have the following qualifications:

(1) Two (2) members must be practical and experienced nonsupervisory underground coal miners.

(2) Two (2) members must be practical and experienced underground coal operators.

(3) One (1) member must represent the general public and must not be associated with the coal industry.

     (b) The governor shall appoint each member to a four (4) year term. The governor shall fill any vacancy occurring on the board for the unexpired term of the member being replaced. The individual appointed to fill a vacancy must have the same qualifications as the member the individual is replacing.

     (c) The governor may remove a member of the board for cause.

     (d) The board shall organize by the election of a chairman for a one (1) year term.

     (e) The board may hold meetings on the call of the chairman or the director.

As added by P.L.37-1985, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.112-1992, SEC.1; P.L.35-2007, SEC.4.