# Title 112 — Integrative Health Care

## Article 112-01 — General Administration

## Chapter 112-01-02 — Board Meetings

### § 112-01-02-01. Regular or special meetings.

The board shall hold regular meetings at least twice a year. Regular or special meetings may be
called at any time when the opinion of the board justifies such action.
History: Effective April 1, 2013.
General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02, 43-57-03
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-57-03
### § 112-01-02-02. Committees and advisory groups.

1. 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.
History: Effective April 1, 2013.
General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02, 43-57-03
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-57-02, 43-57-04

### § 112-01-02-03. Board expenses.

Each member of the board shall be reimbursed for the member's mileage and travel expenses for
each day the member is actually engaged in performing the duties of the member's office as provided
for in North Dakota Century Code sections 43-57-02 and 54-06-09. Each member of the board shall
receive per diem in the amount of one hundred dollars for each day or portion thereof spent in the
discharge of the member's duties on behalf of current licensees. Per diem compensation for duties
related to newly regulated professions begins after the first license has been issued. No per diem shall
be paid to board members for duties pertaining to petitions for inclusion.
History: Effective April 1, 2013.
General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02, 43-57-03
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-57-02
### § 112-01-02-04. Petition to the board.

Pursuant to North Dakota Century Code section 43-57-05:
1. A petition to request inclusion under the board must be received by the executive director no
later than October first of an even year in order to be considered for the next legislative
assembly.
a. The petition shall be in the form of a signed letter submitted by an officer of a regulatory
board or an association representing the profession or occupation being considered for
inclusion under the board. The letter shall include notification of the number of current or
eligible licensees within North Dakota. For an occupation or profession already licensed
and regulated within North Dakota, the letter shall also state the reason for the request.
b. The petition shall include a copy of the proposed bill draft. The bill draft shall include the
proposed education and testing requirements, title restriction provisions, disciplinary
measures, and a means to pay startup costs.
2. The board may request additional information from the petitioner as needed. The board may
make further requests as necessary to carry out its duties.
3. The board shall provide a written recommendation to the petitioner within thirty calendar days
of receipt of all requested information. The recommendation shall be made available to the
public upon request.
History: Effective April 1, 2013.
General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02, 43-57-03
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-57-05
