A. The board of certified reporters is established consisting of the following members:

1. The chief justice of the supreme court or the chief justice’s designee.

2. One judge of the court of appeals who is appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court.

3. One superior court judge who is appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court.

4. Two certified reporters who are residents of this state, who have been official court reporters for at least five years and who are appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court.

5. Two certified reporters who are residents of this state, who have been freelance reporters for at least five years and who are appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court.

6. One attorney who is a resident of this state, who has been licensed to practice law in this state for at least five years and who is appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court.

7. One public member who is appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court.

B. Members who are appointed pursuant to subsection A, paragraphs 2 through 7 serve five year terms. The chief justice shall fill a vacancy for any unexpired portion of a term in the same manner as the original appointment.

C. A majority of the members shall elect a chairperson.

D. Public members of the board are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible to receive reimbursement for expenses pursuant to Title 38, Chapter 4, Article 2.

E. The board shall assure that a record of its meetings and all official actions, a register of all applicants for certification and a roster of all certified reporters are maintained. The board shall designate the location where it maintains the register and roster.