(i) Two shall be individuals who practice naturopathic medicine and who:

1. On or after October 1, 2014:

A. Are certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners; and

B. Have a minimum of 2 years experience; and

2. On or after March 1, 2016, are licensed naturopathic doctors;

(ii) One shall be a practicing licensed physician;

(iii) One shall be a practicing licensed physician with experience working with naturopathic doctors; and

(iv) One shall be a consumer member.

(2) The Board shall appoint the naturopathic doctor members from a list of names submitted by the Maryland Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

(b) Each naturopathic doctor member of the Committee shall be:

(1) In good standing with the Board; and

(2) A resident of the State who has been engaged actively in the practice or instruction of naturopathic medicine for at least 5 years immediately before appointment.

(c) The physician members of the Committee shall be in good standing with the Board.

(d) The consumer member of the Committee:

(1) Shall be a resident of the State and a member of the general public;

(2) May not be or ever have been licensed to practice a health occupation under this article; and

(3) May not have a substantial personal, business, professional, or pecuniary connection with naturopathic education, business, or practice.

(e) (1) The term of a member is 4 years.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Committee on October 1, 2014.

(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(4) A member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms.

(f) From among its members, the Committee shall elect a chair every 2 years.