Section 112-01-02-02 - Committees and advisory groups1. In order to carry out the duties and functions of the board, the chairman may establish committees from the board membership and define the duties of committees.2. Pursuant to North Dakota Century Code section 43-57-04, the chairman shall assign an advisory group of three to five members for each profession licensed and regulated by the board. a. In all consultations requested by the board, the advisory group shall provide written recommendations to the executive director within thirty calendar days of receipt of the request. The executive director shall make a copy available to each board member seven calendar days prior to the board making a final decision. An electronic copy is acceptable if the board member has given prior approval and acknowledges receipt.b. The advisory group may bring new matters before the board by contacting any member of the board. The advisory group shall follow up with a written statement to the executive director within seven calendar days of contacting the board member. The executive director shall provide a copy to the chairman to determine whether it requires a special meeting.c. If the board chooses not to implement the advisory group recommendations or take action on a new matter brought before the board by the advisory group, the chairman of the board is required to provide a written letter of explanation to the board member representing the profession and a copy to the advisory group within three business days.d. If the advisory group believes the board has unreasonably disregarded the advisory group recommendations or new concerns brought before the board, the advisory group may seek recourse through an administrative law judge. If a member of the board has established a pattern of unreasonable disregard, the advisory committee may submit a request to the governor's office to reconsider the board member's appointment for cause.N.D. Admin Code 112-01-02-02
General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02, 43-57-03
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-57-02, 43-57-04