Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1873v2

A. There is hereby re-created, to continue until July 1, 2025,

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

Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, consisting

of seven (7) members, to be appointed by the Governor, with the

advice and consent of the Senate, as provided by subsection B of

this section.

B. 1. Five members shall be licensed alcohol and drug

counselors, and one member shall be certified as an alcohol and drug

counselor. Each such member shall be licensed or certified in good

standing and shall have at least three (3) years of experience in

the practice of alcohol and drug counseling in this state. Of the

members appointed under the provisions of this paragraph, the

Governor shall appoint:

a. four members from a list of names submitted by the

Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol Professional Counselor

Association,

b. one member from a list of names submitted by the

Oklahoma Behavioral Health Association, and

c. one member from a list of names submitted by the

Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and

Transformation Association.

2. One member shall be appointed from and shall represent the

general public. Such member shall be a resident of this state who

has attained the age of majority and shall not be, nor shall ever

have been, a licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselor, or

the spouse of a licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselor, or

a person who has ever had any material financial interest in the

provision of alcohol and drug counseling services or has engaged in

any activity directly related to the practice of alcohol and drug

counseling.

C. The terms of all members shall be five (5) years.

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D. A vacancy on the Board shall be filled in the same manner as

the original appointment for the balance of the unexpired term.

Members may succeed themselves but shall serve no more than two

consecutive terms. Each member shall serve until a successor is

appointed and qualified.

E. Members of the Board may be removed from office for one or

more of the following reasons:

1. The refusal or inability for any reason to perform the

duties of a Board member in an efficient, responsible and

professional manner;

2. The misuse of office for pecuniary or material gain or for

personal advantage for self or another;

3. A violation of the laws or rules governing the practice of

alcohol and drug counseling; or

4. Conviction of a felony as verified by a certified copy of

the record of the court of conviction.

F. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but

shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel expenses as

provided in the State Travel Reimbursement Act.