KRS 223.415: Appointments to board -- Meetings -- Payment of expenses.

(1) The board shall be appointed by the Governor upon the advice of the secretary after

soliciting recommendations of interested parties. All members of the board shall be

residents of the Commonwealth. The board shall be composed of the following:

(a) A drill er who is an active member of both the National Water Well

Association and the Kentucky Water Well Association and whose business is

actively involved in drilling water wells. This member shall serve for an initial

term of three (3) years;

(b) A member who is a representative of the cabinet who shall serve as the

executive secretary and treasurer of the board and shall be responsible for

maintaining records, to serve for an initial term of three (3) years;

(c) A member who is a hydrogeologist or hydrologist from the Kentucky

Geological Survey to serve for an initial term of two (2) years;

(d) Three (3) members who are water well drillers and who are presently in the

business of drilling wells, each representing a different geographic region

within the Commonwealth, to serve for an initial term of two (2) years; and

(e) A member from the public at large, who shall not be in any way connected

with a water well business, to serve for an initial term of two (2) years.

(2) Upon the expiration of the respective terms, each successor shall be appointed in the

same manner as the predecessor for a term of three (3) years.

(3) At the first meeting of the board held in each calendar year, the board shall elect a

chairperson who shall serve for one (1) year. A majority of members shall decide

upon rules of procedure.

(4) The board shall hold as many meetings a year as are necessary to effectuate the

purpose of KRS 223.405 to 223.460, but the board must hold at least quarterly

meetings. Notice of a meeting shall be sent to each member at least ten (10) days

prior to the meeting. Five (5) members shall constitute a quorum. Rules of

procedure adopted by the board may provide for such additional meetings as are

necessary.

(5) The members of the board shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed

for all actual and necessary expenses incurred while discharging their official duties.