A.__Two public members; and

B.__Five members who hold valid appraiser licenses, including at least one member who holds a certified general license.

3.__Geographic distribution.__The Governor, in making appointments, shall consider the desirability of having a broad geographic distribution of representation.

4.__Terms; removal.__Terms of the members of the board are for 3 years.__Members may be removed by the Governor for cause.

5.__Meetings; quorum.__The board shall hold at least 4 regular meetings each year. Additional meetings may be held upon the call or upon the written request of 2 board members.__A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business under this Act.

6.__Election of officers.__The board shall annually elect a chair and other officers as it determines necessary.

§14012.__Rules

The board may establish guidelines and rules by which this chapter must be administered. Rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.__Rules are subject to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II.

1.__Hearings.__The board may adopt rules governing the conduct of hearings, including provisions governing communications among the members of the board.

2.__Investigations.__The board may adopt rules governing investigations and filing and processing of complaints in order to ensure prompt, effective investigations of alleged violations of this chapter as necessary to protect and promote the interests of the public.

3.__Standards.__The board may adopt rules consistent with the standards set forth in this chapter governing real estate appraisal conduct in order to establish standards of practice that serve the interest of the public and the appraisal business.

4.__License qualifications.__The board may adopt rules relating to the qualifications and application for any license authorized under this chapter that it considers necessary to