2-15-1771. Board of athletic trainers. (1) In accordance with 37-1-123, there is a board of athletic trainers.

(2) The board consists of five members:

(a) one physician, preferably with a background in the practice of sports medicine;

(b) three athletic trainers:

(i) one athletic trainer with experience in one or more postsecondary educational institutions;

(ii) one athletic trainer with experience in one or more secondary schools; and

(iii) one athletic trainer with experience in one or more health care or athletic facilities; and

(c) one public member.

(3) The board is allocated to the department as prescribed in 2-15-121.

(4) Members must be compensated as provided in 2-18-501 through 2-18-503.