A. The barbering and cosmetology board is established consisting of the following members who are appointed by the governor:

1. One cosmetologist who has actively practiced cosmetology in this state for at least three years immediately preceding appointment.

2. Two school owners who do not own the same school, one of whom owns a school that teaches cosmetology and one of whom owns a school that teaches barbering.

3. Five public members, preferably one of whom is an educator, who are not and have never been associated with the barbering, cosmetology or nail technology industry, licensed as a barber, cosmetologist or nail technician or involved in manufacturing barbering, cosmetology or nail technology products.

4. One barber who has actively practiced barbering in this state for at least three years.

B. The term of office for members is three years beginning and ending June 22.

C. The governor may remove board members for neglect of duty, malfeasance or misfeasance.