(1) There is hereby created the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy which shall consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the Governor. Four (4) members shall be licensed occupational therapists with at least five (5) years' experience; one (1) member shall be a licensed occupational therapy assistant with at least five (5) years' experience in the practice of occupational therapy; and two (2) members shall be members of the public with an interest in the rights of consumers of health services.
(2) Appointments for the occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistant positions may be made from recommendations submitted to the Governor by the Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association.