Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-582: Board of Examiners in Optometry - Re-creation - Vacancies

- Qualifications - Term of members.

There is hereby re-created, to continue until July 1, 2026, in

accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law, the Board

of Examiners in Optometry. This Board shall consist of five (5)

persons, four of whom shall possess sufficient knowledge of

theoretical and practical optics to practice optometry, be duly

licensed as optometrists, and who shall have been residents of this

state actually engaged in the practice of optometry for at least

five (5) years. The term of each licensed optometrist member of the

Board, one being appointed each year, shall be five (5) years, or

until a qualified successor is appointed. The lay member of the

Board shall serve a term coterminous with that of the Governor and

shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Governor is hereby

authorized to appoint a member of the Board of Examiners in

Optometry at the expiration of any term or whenever, for any reason,

a vacancy may occur on the Board. Vacancies shall be filled for the

unexpired term only.