2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §32-1602  Board of nursing

A. There shall be a state board of nursing which shall consist of nine members appointed by the governor. Five members shall be registered nurses, two members shall represent the public and two members shall be licensed practical nurses. Members shall be appointed for a term of five years, to begin and end on June 30.

B. On or before May 1 each year and at any other time a vacancy on the board occurs the governor shall make an appointment or appointments to the board. Appointment to fill a vacancy other than by expiration shall be for the unexpired term. No person shall serve more than two consecutive terms as a member of the board.

C. The governor may remove any person from the board for neglect of any duty imposed by law or for incompetency or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.