Michigan board of respiratory care; creation; membership; terms.

Sec. 18705. (1) The Michigan board of respiratory care is created in the department and consists of the following members who meet the requirements of part 161: (a) Until June 30, 2010, 4 individuals who meet the requirements of section 16135(2). Beginning July 1, 2010, 7 individuals who are engaged in the practice of respiratory care. (b) One medical director. (c) Until June 30, 2010, 2 public members. Beginning July 1, 2010, 3 public members. (2) The terms of office of individual members of the board created under this section, except those appointed to fill vacancies, expire 4 years after appointment on December 31 of the year in which the term expires.