A. There is created the "speech-language pathology, audiology and hearing aid dispensing practices board" that shall be administratively attached to the department.
B. The board shall consist of eleven members who have been New Mexico residents for at least five years prior to their appointment. Among the membership, three members shall be licensed speech-language pathologists, two members shall be licensed audiologists, two members shall be licensed hearing aid dispensers, one member shall be a licensed otolaryngologist and three members shall represent the public and have no interest, direct or indirect, in the profession regulated.
C. A licensed member of the board shall not hold any elected or appointed office in any related professional organization.