§7371. Polygraph Examiners Advisory Board
1. Establishment; advise commissioner. The Polygraph Examiners Advisory Board, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 74‑H, shall act as an advisory board to the commissioner on issues relating to the licensing and regulation of polygraph examiners.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
2. Members. The board consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor as follows:
A. Two polygraph examiners, each of whom is a polygraph examiner for a state, county or municipal law enforcement agency; [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
B. Two polygraph examiners who are polygraph examiners in a commercial field; and [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
C. One member who represents the public. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
3. Residency. A member of the board must have been a resident of this State for at least 2 years immediately preceding the date of appointment.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
4. Active engagement. Except for the member of the board who represents the public, a member of the board must be actively engaged as a polygraph examiner on the date of appointment to the board.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
5. Employment. No 2 board members may be employed by the same employer.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
6. Meetings. The board shall meet as needed, but at least twice annually.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
7. Terms. Board members serve 3-year terms.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
8. Vacancies. If a vacancy occurs on the board, the Governor shall appoint a successor to fill the unexpired term.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
9. Chair. The board shall select from among its members a chair to serve for a 2-year term.
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
10. Powers and duties. The board shall:
A. Advise the commissioner on proposed rules; [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
B. At the request of the commissioner, review written examinations for polygraph examiner license applicants and provide advice regarding polygraph examiner internship requirements; [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
C. At the request of the commissioner, provide advice on granting, suspending and revoking the licenses of polygraph examiners; [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
D. Propose standards governing the conduct of persons licensed under this chapter, which may be incorporated by reference into rules adopted by the commissioner; and [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
E. At the request of the commissioner, provide advice and information on any matters the commissioner determines appropriate or necessary to administer this chapter. [PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 316, §5 (AFF).