(a) The Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing shall consist of twelve members who are residents of the state to be appointed by the Governor subject to the provisions of § 4-9a. The Governor shall appoint two members who shall be graduates of an approved school for licensed practical nursing; five members who shall be registered nurses, one of whom shall, at the time of appointment, be connected with an institution affording opportunities for the education of nurses, two of whom shall hold master’s degrees in nursing from a recognized college or university and one of whom shall hold a degree of a doctor of nursing practice or doctor of nursing science from a recognized college or university; one member who shall be an advanced practice registered nurse; and four members who shall be public members. Members of said board shall be residents of this state and professional members shall maintain good professional standing. No member of said board shall be an elected or appointed officer of any professional association of nurses or have been such an officer during the year immediately preceding his appointment. No member shall serve more than two full consecutive terms which commence after July 1, 1980. Any vacancy shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired portion of the term.

(b) The Governor shall appoint a chairperson from among such members. Said board shall meet at least once during each calendar quarter and at such other times as the chairman deems necessary. Special meetings shall be held on the request of a majority of the board after notice in accordance with the provisions of § 1-225. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum. Members shall not be compensated for their services. Any member who fails to attend three consecutive meetings or who fails to attend fifty per cent of all meetings held during any calendar year shall be deemed to have resigned from office. Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded by the board. No member shall participate in the affairs of the board during the pendency of any disciplinary proceedings by the board against such member.