(1) The State Plumbing Board is established in the Department of Consumer and Business Services, consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor. The appointment of a member of the board is subject to confirmation by the Senate pursuant to section 4, Article III of the Oregon Constitution.

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(2) The members of the board shall be as follows:

(a) One journeyman plumber with 10 or more years’ experience in the trade or calling of journeyman plumber;

(b) One licensed plumbing contractor;

(c) One local plumbing inspector who is a journeyman plumber;

(d) One registered professional mechanical engineer;

(e) One officer or employee of the Oregon Health Authority;

(f) One plumbing equipment supplier who otherwise qualifies by experience in the industry or one building official; and

(g) One member of the general public.

(3) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor. A member is not eligible for appointment to more than two full terms of office. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(4) A member of the board shall receive compensation and expenses as provided in ORS § 292.495. [1981 c.438 4,5,9; 1987 c.414 § 51; 1993 c.744 § 153; 2003 c.14 § 439; 2005 c.758 § 52; 2009 c.595 § 1111]