# Title 11 — Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, Board of Examiners on

## Article 11-01 — General Administration

## Chapter 11-01-01 — Organization of Board

### § 11-01-01-01. Organization of board of examiners on audiology and speech-language

pathology.
1. History and function. The 1975 legislative assembly passed legislation to license
audiologists and speech-language pathologists, codified as North Dakota Century Code
chapter 43-37. In 1983 chapter 43-37 was revised. This chapter requires the governor to
appoint a state board of examiners on audiology and speech-language pathology. It is the
responsibility of the board to license audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
2. Board membership. The board consists of eight members appointed by the governor. Two
members are audiologists, four members are speech-language pathologists, one member is
an otolaryngologist, and one is a consumer. Each board member serves a term of three years.
No member may serve on the board more than two successive terms.
3. Officers. Officers are elected annually. The board may hire an executive secretary as
necessary.
4. Inquiries. Inquiries regarding the board may be addressed to:
Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Executive Secretary
402 East Main Street
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
Phone: 701-755-7165
Email: ndsbe.executivesecretary@gmail.com
Website: ndsbe.com
History: Amended effective May 1, 1984; June 1, 1990; March 1, 1993; April 1, 1993; April 1, 1994;
April 1, 2016; April 1, 2018.
General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02.1
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-37-06
