Section 17-201. EXAMINING BOARD

 

201.1An Electrical Examining Board appointed by the Mayor shall examine each applicant for a license to determine his or her qualifications to engage in the electrical business or trade.

 

201.2Each member of the examining board, except District employees, shall receive reasonable compensation for services, as determined by the Mayor, but not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) for each official board meeting.

 

201.3The examining board shall consist of five (5) members and five (5) alternates appointed by the Mayor, chosen as follows:

 

(a)Four (4) shall have been actively engaged in the District for at least five (5) years preceding their appointment in the business for which a license is sought;

 

(b)Two (2) shall have been owners or managers of a business licensed under this chapter;

 

(c)Two (2) shall have been employees competent to superintend the performance of work licensed under this chapter; and

 

(d)One (1) shall be a District official, who shall also be secretary and recorder of the board.

 

201.4Not more than one (1) member of the examining board shall have a financial interest in or be employed by the same person, firm, or corporation.

 

201.5Two (2) members of the original examining board, other than the District official, shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year and the others for a term of two (2) years. After expiration of the original appointments, all appointments shall be made for a term of two (2) years, except appointments made to fill the remainder of unexpired terms. The District of Columbia official shall serve until his or her successor is appointed.

 

201.6A vacancy caused by death, resignation, or otherwise shall be filled by the Mayor for the remainder of the unexpired term of office.

 

201.7All members shall be eligible for reappointment.

 

201.8The examining board shall meet from time to time, and shall meet at least quarterly during each calendar year at the time designated by the Mayor, for the examination of applicants for licenses and for the transaction of other board business.

 

201.9Each examining board shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson from among its members.

 

201.10Each examining board shall act in any advisory capacity that may be assigned to it by the Mayor or the Director.

 

201.11The Mayor, in his or her discretion, may remove any member of the board.

 

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5J DCRR §§311 through 317, 601 and 602.