(a) Members of the advisory board serve staggered six-year terms. The terms of three members begin on September 1 of each odd-numbered year.     
      (b) If a vacancy occurs during a member's term, the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission's approval, shall appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications for the vacant position to serve for the remainder of the term.     
      (c) A member of the advisory board may be removed from the advisory board pursuant to Texas Occupations Code §51.209, Advisory Boards; Removal of Advisory Board Member.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §116.12 adopted to be effective October 1, 2016, 41 TexReg 4481