A. Subject to Title 41, Chapter 4, Article 4, the state board of equalization may employ one or more hearing officers who must meet the same qualifications prescribed for the members of the board by section 42-16153.

B. Any training activity for hearing officers shall be held in public with notice as prescribed by Title 38, Chapter 3, Article 3.1.

C. A hearing officer is eligible to receive up to three hundred dollars per day for time spent in performing official duties.

D. Subject to Title 41, Chapter 4, Article 4, the state board may appoint a chief clerk and any other employees that it considers to be necessary to carry out its duties.