(a) To be qualified for appointment as a licensed professional counselor member of the board, a person must:
(1) be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state for the 30 months preceding appointment;
(2) have engaged in the field of counseling for at least 24 months or 2,000 hours; and
(3) be licensed under this chapter.
(b) To be qualified for appointment as a public member of the board, a person must:
(1) be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state for the 30 months preceding appointment; and
(2) be at least 18 years old.