A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to appoint persons to various public offices upon the recommendation of the president pro tempore of the senate and the speaker of the House of representatives and to make VARIOUS changes to the appointments to boards and commissions.
Whereas, G.S. 120‑121 authorizes the General Assembly to make certain appointments to public offices upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and of the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and
Whereas, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives have made recommendations; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

PART I. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE'S RECOMMENDATIONS
SECTION 1.1.  Ken Morehead of Durham County is appointed to the Acupuncture Licensing Board for a term expiring on June 30, 2005.
SECTION 1.2.  Ralph Brown of Iredell County is appointed to the Alarm Systems Licensing Board for a term expiring on June 30, 2005.
SECTION 1.3.  Henry Faircloth of Sampson County and Stephanie Simpson of Wake County are appointed to the North Carolina Appraisal Board for terms expiring on June 30, 2005.
SECTION 1.4.  Gladys Brooks of Buncombe County is appointed to the North Carolina Arboretum Board of Directors for a term expiring on June 30, 2006.
SECTION 1.5.  Jennifer Lee Robinson of Mecklenburg County is appointed to the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Center for Nursing for a term expiring on June 30, 2005.
SECTION 1.6.  Beth Rector of Columbus County and Margaret Biddle of Wake County are appointed to the Child Care Commission for terms expiring on June 30, 2004.
SECTION 1.6A.  The Honorable Johnnie Mosley of Lenoir County is appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Clean Water Management Trust Fund for a term expiring on July 1, 2004, to fill the unexpired term of Allen Hardison.
SECTION 1.7.  Lisa Privette of Harnett County is appointed to the North Carolina Code Officials Qualifications Board for a term expiring on June 30, 2006.
SECTION 1.8.  Anna McCoy Smith of Forsyth County is appointed to the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners for a term expiring on June 30, 2005.
SECTION 1.9.  Dr. Barbara Ann Hughes of Wake County is appointed to the North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition for a term expiring on June 30, 2005.
SECTION 1.10.  Effective September 1, 2002, Barbara Arnold of Wayne County, Dr. Deborah Weissman of Orange County, Lynn Bryant of Dare County, and Jan Capps of Durham County are appointed to the Domestic Violence Commission for terms expiring on August 31, 2005.
SECTION 1.11.  The Honorable Dan Robinson of Jackson County is appointed to the North Carolina Advisory Council of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee for a term expiring on June 30, 2004.
SECTION 1.12.  Effective September 1, 2002, Margaret Wingate of Mecklenburg County is appointed to the North Carolina Board of Electrolysis Examiners for a term expiring on August 31, 2005.
SECTION 1.13.  Dr. Olson Huff of Buncombe County and Dr. Ed Monroe of Pitt County are appointed to the Health and Wellness Trust Fund Commission for terms expiring on June 30, 2006.
SECTION 1.14.  Effective September 1, 2002, Mayor Gerald Holleman and Jeanne Tedrow of Wake County, Joey Carpenter of Gaston County, Jeffrey Null of Cumberland County, and Ed Moran of Craven County are appointed to the North Carolina Housing Partnership for terms expiring on August 31, 2005.
SECTION 1.15.  Carlene Fletcher of Granville County is appointed to the North Carolina Human Relations Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2006.
SECTION 1.16.  Effective August 15, 2002, Don McCorquodale, Dwight Allen, and Darleen Johns of Wake County and Janet Smith of Davie County are appointed to the Joint Select Committee on Information Technology for terms expiring on August 14, 2004.
SECTION 1.17.  Linda Piron Foster of Dare County and Dennie Martin of Buncombe County are appointed to the State Infrastructure Council for terms expiring on June 30, 2004.
SECTION 1.18.  The Honorable Charles Dannelly of Mecklenburg County, the Honorable Kever Clark of New Hanover County, Dr. Lizette Sanchez‑Lugo of Guilford County, and Dr. Betty Alexander of Forsyth County are appointed to the Minority Health Advisory Council for terms expiring on June 30, 2004.
SECTION 1.19.  Effective January 1, 2003, The Honorable Gene Rogers of Martin County is appointed to the Northeastern North Carolina Regional Economic Development Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2003.
SECTION 1.20.  Cynthia Tart of Brunswick County and Edwin C. Holbrook of Cleveland County are appointed to the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority for terms expiring on June 30, 2005.
SECTION 1.21.  Richard Allen of Anson County is appointed to the Private Protective Services Board for a term expiring on June 30, 2005.
SECTION 1.22.  Effective September 1, 2002, David Corsetti of Wake County, Catherine Sledge of Warren County, Libbie Hodges of Beaufort County, and Loretta Fodrie of Mecklenburg County are appointed to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards Commission for terms expiring on August 31, 2004.
SECTION 1.23.  Effective August 1, 2002, Marsha Jordan of Lincoln County and Janie Waff of Chowan County are appointed to the North Carolina Real Estate Commission for terms expiring on July 31, 2005.
SECTION 1.24.  The Honorable Bobby Owens, William Kealy, and JoAnn Williams of Dare County are appointed to the Roanoke Island Commission for terms expiring on June 30, 2004.
SECTION 1.25.  Robert Saunders of Wake County is appointed to the Rules Review Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2004.
SECTION 1.26.  Effective August 1, 2002, The Honorable Patricia Ferguson of Bertie County, Dr. Donald Altieri of Anson County, William S. Wellons, Jr. of Cumberland County, and John T. Killebrew, Jr. of Wake County are appointed to the North Carolina Rural Internet Access Authority for terms expiring on July 31, 2003.
SECTION 1.27.  Edward Hearn of Wake County is appointed to the North Carolina Board for the Licensing of Soil Scientists for a term expiring on June 30, 2005.
SECTION 1.28.  Willy E. Stewart of Wake County and Ladson Brearley of Mecklenburg County are appointed to the State Building Commission for terms expiring on June 30, 2005. Allen Lassiter of Perquimans County is appointed to the State Building Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2003, to fill the unexpired term of Charles E. Truelove.
SECTION 1.29.  Douglas A. Fox of New Hanover County is appointed to the North Carolina State Ports Authority for a term expiring on June 30, 2004.
SECTION 1.30.  William Tesh of Guilford County and Howard M. Nifong, Jr. of Mecklenburg County are appointed to the Structural Pest Control Committee for terms expiring on June 30, 2006.
SECTION 1.31.  Glenn Marek of Orange County is appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Teachers' and State Employees' Comprehensive Major Medical Plan for a term expiring on June 30, 2004.
SECTION 1.32.  Wayne Daves and Bob Philbeck of Wake County and Kimberly Floyd of Guilford County are appointed to the Vocational Rehabilitation Council for terms expiring on June 30, 2005.
SECTION 1.33.  Wilson Martin of Iredell County and J. Michael Floyd of Mecklenburg County are appointed to the Well Contractors Certification Commission for terms expiring on June 30, 2005.
SECTION 1.34.  Effective May 1, 2002, Brian Prevatte of New Hanover County is appointed to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for a term expiring on April 30, 2004.
SECTION 1.35.  Chief Robert Cherry of Edgecombe County, Leigh Emick Horner of Orange County, Neal Allen of Randolph County, Belinda Gurkins of Pitt County, and William L. Tant, Jr. of Nash County are appointed to the Wireless 911 Board for terms expiring on June 30, 2006.

PART II. SPEAKER'S RECOMMENDATIONS

PART III. CORRECTION OF TERMS
SECTION 3.1.  Section 1A.4 of S.L. 2001‑486 is repealed.
SECTION 3.2.   Section 1A.7 of S.L. 2001‑486 reads as rewritten:
"SECTION 1A.7.  O. Temple Sloan and Don Beason of Wake County are appointed to the Centennial Authority for terms expiring on June 30, 2005."
SECTION 3.3. Section 1A.27 of S.L. 2001‑486 reads as rewritten:
"SECTION 1A.27. Notwithstanding G.S. 90-210.18(b1) and (b3), and S.L. 2001-294, George S. Parrott of Carteret County is appointed to the North Carolina Board of Mortuary Science for a term beginning on January 1, 2002, expiring on  June 30, 2006, to serve as the General Assembly's appointee upon the nomination of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to replace Mr. Stuart Cozort whose term of office shall cease on January 1, 2002."
SECTION 3.4.  Section 1A.32 of S.L. 2001‑486 reads as rewritten:
"SECTION 1A.32.  Russell Robinson of Guilford County and Dr. Kenneth M. Sadler of Forsyth County are appointed to the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority for terms expiring on June 30, 2004."

PART IV.  STATUTORY AND SESSION LAW CHANGES
‑‑MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS' ADVISORY BOARD ABOLISHED
SECTION 4.1.(a)  G.S. 20‑305.4 is repealed.
SECTION 4.1.(b)  G.S. 20‑305.5 reads as rewritten:
"§ 20‑305.5.  Sections 20‑305, subdivisions (4) through (28), and 20‑305.1 to 20-305.3 not applicable to certain manufacturers and dealers.
The provisions of G.S. 20‑305(4) through G.S. 20‑305(28) and 20‑305.1 to 20-305.3 shall not apply to manufacturers of, or dealers in, mobile or manufactured type housing or recreational trailers."

‑‑NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF MORTUARY SCIENCE
SECTION 4.2.(a)  G.S. 90‑210.18 reads as rewritten:
"§ 90‑210.18.  Construction of Article; State Board; members; term; vacancies.
(a)	The General Assembly declares that the practice of funeral service affects the public health, safety and welfare, and is subject to regulation and control in the public interest. The public interest requires that only qualified persons be permitted to practice funeral service in North Carolina, and that the profession merit the confidence of the public. This Article shall be liberally construed to accomplish these ends.
(b)	The North Carolina Board of Mortuary Science is created and shall regulate the practice of funeral service in this State. The Board shall have nine members as follows:
(1)	 Three members appointed by the Governor.(2)	 Three members appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.(3)	Three  members appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
To establish staggered terms, the Governor, the General Assembly, upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the General Assembly, upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, each, shall initially appoint one member to serve one year, one member to serve two years, and one member to serve three years. A vacancy shall be filled for an unexpired term by the appointing authority.
(b1)	A member's term shall be three years and shall expire on  June 30 or when that member's successor has been duly  appointed, whichever is later. No member may serve more than two complete consecutive terms. All members of the Board shall have full voting authority.
		 								
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SECTION 4.2.(b)  G.S. 90‑210.22 reads as rewritten:
"§ 90‑210.22.  Required meetings of the Board.
The Board shall hold at least two meetings in each year at which examinations shall be given to qualified applicants for licenses. In addition, the Board shall meet monthly for the proper and efficient discharge of its duties. Five members shall constitute a quorum."
SECTION 4.2.(c)  G.S. 90‑210.23(b) reads as rewritten:
"(b)	The Board shall elect from its members a chair, a vice-chair, and a secretary, no two offices to be held by the same person. The chair and vice-chair and secretary shall serve for one year and until their successors shall be elected and qualify. The Board shall have authority to engage adequate staff as deemed necessary to perform its duties."
SECTION 4.2.(d)  G.S. 90‑210.25(a1) reads as rewritten:
"(a1)	Inactive Licenses. – Any person holding a license issued by the Board for funeral directing, for embalming, or for the practice of funeral service may apply for an inactive license in the same category as the active license held. The inactive license is renewable annually. Continuing education is not required for the renewal of an inactive license. The holder of an inactive license may apply for an active license in the same category, and the Board shall issue an active license if the applicant has completed in North Carolina a total number of hours of accredited continuing education equal to five times the number of years the applicant held the inactive license. No application fee is required for the reinstatement of an active license pursuant to this subsection. The holder of an inactive license who returns to active status shall surrender the inactive license to the Board."
SECTION 4.2.(e)  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Mr. George Parrott's appointment to and term of office on the Board of Mortuary Science shall be as set forth in Section 3.3 of this act, despite the reconstitution of the Board of Mortuary Science as set forth in Section 4.2(a) of this act.  Mr. Parrott's appointment to and term of office on the Board shall be that of the member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the initial three-year term, as set forth in G.S. 90‑210.18(b) as amended by Section 4.2(a) of this act when effective.
SECTION 4.2.(f)  Beginning January 1, 2004, the Board of Mortuary Science shall report to the Joint Commission on Governmental Operations annually regarding its activities.
SECTION 4.2.(g)  Sections 4.2(a) and 4.2(b) of this section become effective July 1, 2003.  The remainder of this section is effective when it becomes law.

‑‑NORTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SECTION 4.3.  G.S. 93A‑3(a) reads as rewritten:
"(a)	There is hereby created the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, hereinafter called the Commission. The Commission shall consist of eleven members, seven members to be appointed by the Governor, two members to be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate in accordance with G.S. 120‑121, and two members to be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives in accordance with G.S. 120‑121. At least three members of the Commission shall be licensed real estate brokers or real estate salespersons. At least two members of the Commission shall be persons who are not involved directly or indirectly in the real estate or real estate appraisal business. Members of the Commission shall serve three‑year terms, so staggered that the terms of three members expire in one year, the terms of three members expire in the next year, and the terms of three members expire in the third year of each three‑year period. The members of the Commission shall elect one of their members to serve as chairman of the Commission for a term of one year. The Governor may remove any member of the Commission for misconduct, incompetency, or willful neglect of duty. The Governor shall have the power to fill all vacancies occurring on the Commission, except vacancies in legislative appointments shall be filled under G.S. 120‑122."

‑‑NORTH CAROLINA APPRAISAL BOARD
SECTION 4.4.  G.S. 93E‑1‑5(a) reads as rewritten:
"(a)	There is created the North Carolina Appraisal Board for the purposes set forth in this Chapter. The Board shall consist of nine members. The Governor shall appoint five members of the Board, and the General Assembly shall appoint four members in accordance with G.S. 120‑121, two upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and two upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Members appointed by the Governor shall be appointed from geographically diverse areas of the State. The appointees recommended by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the appointees of the Governor shall be persons who have been engaged in the business of real estate appraising in this State for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment and are also State‑licensed or State‑certified real estate appraisers. No more than three of the appointees may be members of the same appraiser trade organization at any one time. The appointees recommended by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall be persons not involved directly or indirectly in the real estate, real estate appraisal, or the real estate lending industry. Members of the Board shall serve three‑year terms, so staggered that the terms of three members expire in one year, the terms of two members expire in the next year, and the terms of two members expire in the third year of each three‑year period. The members of the Board shall elect one of their members to serve as chairman of the Board for a term of one year. The Governor may remove any member of the Board appointed by the Governor for misconduct, incompetency, or neglect of duty. The General Assembly may remove any member appointed by it for the same reasons. Successors shall be appointed by the appointing authority making the original appointment. All vacancies occurring on the Board shall be filled, for the unexpired term, by the appointing authority making the original appointment. Vacancies in appointments made by the General Assembly shall be filled in accordance with G.S. 120‑122. Initial terms of office commenced July 1, 1994."

‑‑STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMITTEE
SECTION 4.5.  G.S. 106‑65.23(c) reads as rewritten:
"(c)	There is hereby created a Structural Pest Control Committee to be composed of the following members. The Commissioner shall appoint one member of the Committee who is not in the structural pest control business for a four‑year term. The Commissioner of Agriculture shall designate an employee of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to serve on the Committee at the pleasure of the Commissioner. The dean of the School of Agriculture of North Carolina State University at Raleigh shall appoint one member of the Committee who shall serve for one term of two years and who shall be a member of the entomology faculty of the University. The vacancy occurring on the Committee by the expired term of the member from the entomology faculty of the University shall be filled by the dean of the School of Agriculture of North Carolina State University at Raleigh who shall designate any person of the dean's choice from the entomology faculty of the University to serve on the Committee at the pleasure of the dean. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall appoint one member of the Committee who shall be an epidemiologist and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. The Governor shall appoint two members of the Committee who are actively engaged in the pest control industry, who are licensed in at least two phases of structural pest control as provided under G.S. 106‑65.25(a), and who are residents of the State of North Carolina but not affiliates of the same company.
The Governor's initial appointees from the pest control industry shall be appointed as follows: one for a two‑year term and one for a three‑year term. The Governor shall appoint one member of the Committee who is a public member and who is unaffiliated with the structural pest control industry, the pesticide industry, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Department of Health and Human Services and the School of Agriculture at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. The initial public member shall be appointed for a term of two years, commencing July 1, 1991. After the initial appointments by the Governor, all ensuing appointments by the Governor shall be for terms of four years. Any vacancy occurring on the Committee by reason of death, resignation, or otherwise shall be filled by the Governor or the Commissioner of Agriculture, as the case may be, for the unexpired term of the member whose seat is vacant.
Two members of the Committee shall be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives in accordance with G.S. 120‑121, and two members of the Committee shall be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate in accordance with G.S. 120‑121. The members appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall be actively engaged in the pest control industry, licensed in at least two phases of structural pest control as provided under G.S. 106‑65.25(a), and residents of the State of North Carolina but not affiliates of the same company as either of the two members from the industry appointed by the Governor. Appointments made by the General Assembly shall be for terms of four years. Vacancies in such appointments shall be filled in accordance with G.S. 120‑122."

‑‑CLEAN WATER MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SECTION 4.6.(a)  G.S. 113‑145.5 reads as rewritten:
"§ 113‑145.5.  Clean Water Management Trust Fund: Board of Trustees established; membership qualifications; vacancies; meetings and meeting facilities.
(a)	Board of Trustees Established. – There is established the Clean Water Management Trust Fund Board of Trustees. The Clean Water Management Trust Fund Board of Trustees shall be administratively located within the Department of Environment and Natural Resources but shall be independent of the Department.
(b)	Membership. – The Clean Water Management Trust Fund Board of Trustees shall be composed of 18 members appointed to four-year terms as follows:
(1)	One member appointed by the Governor to a term that expires on 1 July of years that precede by one year those years that are evenly divisible by four.
(2)	One member appointed by the Governor to a term that expires on 1 July of years that precede by one year those years that are evenly divisible by four.
(3)	One member appointed by the Governor to a term that expires on 1 July of years that are evenly divisible by four.(4)	One member appointed by the Governor to a term that expires on 1 July of years that are evenly divisible by four.
(5)	One member appointed by the Governor to a term that expires on 1 July of years that follow by one year those years that are evenly divisible by four.
(6)	One member appointed by the Governor to a term that expires on 1 July of years that follow by two years those years that are evenly divisible by four.
(7)	One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to a term that expires on 1 July of years that precede by one year those years that are evenly divisible by four.
(8)	One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to a term that expires on 1 July of years that are evenly divisible by four.
(9)	One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to a term that expires on 1 July of years that follow by one year those years that are evenly divisible by four.
(10)	One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to a term that expires on 1 July of years that follow by one year those years that are evenly divisible by four.
(11)	One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate on 1 July of years that follow by two years those years that are evenly divisible by four.
(12)	One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate on 1 July of years that follow by two years those years that are evenly divisible by four.
(13)	One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives to a term that expires on 1 July of years that precede by one year those years that are evenly divisible by four.
(14) One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives to a term that expires on 1 July of years that precede by one year those years that are evenly divisible by four.
(15)	One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives to a term that expires on 1 July of years that are evenly divisible by four.
(16)	One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives to a term that expires on 1 July of years that follow by one year those years that are evenly divisible by four.
(17)	One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives to a term that expires on 1 July of years that follow by one year those years that are evenly divisible by four.
(18)	One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives on 1 July of years that follow by two years those years that are evenly divisible by four.(c)	Qualifications. – The office of Trustee is declared to be an office that may be held concurrently with any other executive or appointive office, under the authority of Article VI, Section 9, of the North Carolina Constitution. Persons appointed shall be knowledgeable in one of the following areas:
(1)	Acquisition and management of natural areas.
(2)	Conservation and restoration of water quality.
(3)	Wildlife and fisheries habitats and resources.
(4)	Environmental management.(c)	Chair. –The Governor shall appoint one member to serve as Chair of the Board of Trustees.
(d)	Vacancies. – An appointment to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees created by the resignation, removal, disability, or death of a member shall be for the balance of the unexpired term. Vacancies in appointments made by the General Assembly shall be as provided in G.S. 120-122.
(e)	Frequency of Meetings. – The Board of Trustees shall meet at least twice each year and may hold special meetings at the call of the Chair or a majority of the members.
(f)	Per Diem and Expenses. –Each member shall receive per diem and necessary travel and subsistence expenses in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 138‑5. Per diem, subsistence, and travel expenses of the Trustees shall be paid from the Fund.
(g)	Meeting Facilities. – The Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources shall provide meeting facilities for the Board of Trustees and its staff as requested by the Chair."
SECTION 4.6.(b)  In order to alter the schedule of staggered terms of four years for the Board of Trustees of the Clean Water Management Trust Fund so that, as nearly as possible, the same number of terms will expire each year and to provide for an orderly transition in membership of the Board of Trustees to the terms specified in G.S. 113‑145.5, as amended by Section 4.6(a) of this act, the following provisions shall apply:
(1)	William McPhatter, Sr. shall serve in the position established by G.S. 113‑145.5(b)(1) through 1 July 2003.
(2)	Joseph M. Hester, Jr. shall serve in the position established by G.S. 113‑145.5(b)(2) through 1 July 2003.
(3)	John McMillan shall serve in the position established by G.S. 113‑145.5(b)(3) through 1 July 2004.
(4)	Caroline B. Ansbacher shall serve in the position established by G.S. 113‑145.5(b)(4) through 1 July 2004.
(5)	Leland McKinley Simmons shall serve in the position established by G.S. 113‑145.5(b)(5) through 1 July 2005.
(6)	Edwin G. Wilson, Jr. shall serve in the position established by G.S. 113‑145.5(b)(6) through 1 July 2006.
(7)	Jerry W. Wright shall serve in the position established by G.S. 113‑145.5(b)(7) through 1 July 2003.
(8)	Johnnie Mosley shall serve in the position established by G.S. 113‑145.5(b)(8) through 1 July 2004, to fill the unexpired term of Allen Maynard Hardison.
(9)	William E. Hollan, Jr. shall serve in the position established by G.S. 113‑145.5(b)(9) through 1 July 2005.
(10)	Dickson Mclean, Jr. shall serve in the position established by G.S. 113‑145.5(b)(10) through 1 July 2005.
(11)	Claudette Weston shall serve in the position established by G.S. 113‑145.5(b)(11) through 1 July 2006.
(12)	William J. Brooks, III shall serve in the position established by G.S. 113‑145.5(b)(12) through 1 July 2006.
(13)	Karen Cragnolin shall serve in the position established by G.S. 113‑145.5(b)(13) through 1 July 2003.
(14)	Allen Holt Gwyn shall serve in the position established by G.S. 113‑145.5(b)(14) through 1 July 2003.
(15)	C. Leroy Smith shall serve in the position established by G.S. 113‑145.5(b)(15) through 1 July 2004.
(16)	Charles R. Wakild shall serve in the position established by G.S. 113‑145.5(b)(16) through 1 July 2005.
(17)	Robert Dare Howard shall serve in the position established by G.S. 113‑145.5(b)(17) through 1 July 2005.
(18)	Margaret B. Markey shall serve in the position established by G.S. 113‑145.5(b)(18) through 1 July 2006.

‑‑TASK FORCE ON SCHOOL‑BASED MANAGEMENT ABOLISHED
SECTION 4.7.  G.S. 115C‑105.31 is repealed.

‑‑JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SECTION 4.8.(a)  G.S. 120‑232(a) reads as rewritten:
"(a)	The Committee shall consist of 18 members as follows:
(1)	Five members of the Senate at the time of their appointment, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
(2)	Five members of the House of Representatives at the time of their appointment, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(3)	Four members of the public, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
(4)	Four members of the public, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives."
SECTION 4.8.(b)  G.S. 120‑232(b) reads as rewritten:
"(b)	Members of the Committee shall serve terms of two years beginning on August 15, with no prohibition against being reappointed, except initial appointments shall be for terms as follows:
(1)	The public members shall serve terms of three years.
(2)	The members who are members of the General Assembly shall serve terms of two years.
Initial terms shall commence on August 15, 1999."

‑‑STATE BUILDING COMMISSION
SECTION 4.9.  G.S. 143‑135.25(c) reads as rewritten:
"(c)	The Commission shall consist of eleven members qualified and appointed as follows:
(1)	A licensed architect whose primary practice is or was in the design of buildings, chosen from among not more than three persons nominated by the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, appointed by the Governor.
(2)	A registered engineer whose primary practice is or was in the design of engineering systems for buildings, chosen from among not more than three persons nominated by the Consulting Engineers Council and the Professional Engineers of North Carolina, appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate in accordance with G.S. 120‑121.
(3)	A licensed building contractor whose primary business is or was in the construction of buildings, or an employee of a company holding a general contractor's license, chosen from among not more than three persons nominated by the Carolinas AGC (Associated General Contractors), appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives in accordance with G.S. 120‑121.
(4)	A licensed electrical contractor whose primary business is or was in the installation of electrical systems for buildings, chosen from among not more than three persons nominated by the North Carolina Association of Electrical Contractors, and the Carolinas Electrical Contractors' Association, appointed by the Governor.
(5)	Two public members appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate in accordance with G.S. 120‑121.
(5a)	One public member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives in accordance with G.S. 120‑121.
(6)	A licensed mechanical contractor whose primary business is or was in the installation of mechanical systems for buildings, chosen from among not more than three persons nominated by the North Carolina Association of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors, appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives in accordance with G.S. 120‑121.
(7)	An employee of the university system currently involved in the capital facilities development process, chosen from among not more than three persons nominated by the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina, appointed by the Governor.
(8)	A public member who is knowledgeable in the building construction or building maintenance area, appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate in accordance with G.S. 120‑121.
(9)	A representative of local government, chosen from among not more than two persons nominated by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and two persons nominated by the North Carolina League of Municipalities, appointed by the General Assembly upon recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives in accordance with G.S. 120‑121.
The members shall be appointed for staggered three‑year terms: The initial appointments to the Commission shall be made within 15 days of the effective date of this act [April 14, 1987]. The initial terms of members appointed pursuant to subdivisions (1), (2), and (3) shall expire June 30, 1990; the initial terms of members appointed pursuant to (4), (5), and (6) shall expire June 30, 1989; and the initial terms of members appointed pursuant to (7), (8), and (9) shall expire June 30, 1988. Members may serve no more than six consecutive years. In making new appointments or filling vacancies, the Governor shall ensure that minorities and women are represented on the Commission.
Vacancies in appointments made by the Governor shall be filled by the Governor for the remainder of the unexpired terms. Vacancies in appointments made by the General Assembly shall be filled in accordance with G.S. 120‑122. Persons appointed to fill vacancies shall qualify in the same manner as persons appointed for full terms.
The chairman of the Commission shall be elected by the Commission. The Secretary of State shall serve as chairman until a chairman is elected."

‑‑NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION
SECTION 4.10.(a)  G.S. 143‑240(a) reads as rewritten:
"(a)	There is hereby created the Wildlife Resources Commission of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources which shall consist of 21 citizens of North Carolina who shall be appointed as is provided in G.S. 143‑241.
Each member of the Commission shall be an experienced hunter, fisherman, farmer, or biologist, who shall be generally informed on wildlife conservation and restoration problems.
Members of the Commission shall receive per diem and necessary travel and subsistence expenses in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 138‑5 or G.S. 138‑6 as the case may be, which shall be paid from fees collected by the Wildlife Resources Commission."
SECTION 4.10.(b)  G.S. 143‑241 reads as rewritten:
"§ 143‑241.  Appointment and terms of office of Commission members; filling of vacancies.
The members of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission shall be appointed as follows:
The Governor shall appoint one member each from the first, fourth, and seventh wildlife districts to serve six‑year terms;
The Governor shall appoint one member each from the second, fifth, and eighth wildlife districts to serve two‑year terms;
The Governor shall appoint one member each from the third, sixth, and ninth wildlife districts to serve four‑year terms;
The Governor shall also appoint two at‑large members to serve four‑year terms.
The General Assembly shall appoint 10 members of the Commission to serve two‑year terms, five upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House, five upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, in accordance with G.S. 120‑121. Of the members appointed upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House and upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, at least one of each shall be a member of the political party to which the largest minority of the members of the General Assembly belongs.
Thereafter as the terms of office of the members of the Commission appointed by the Governor from the several wildlife districts expire, their successors shall be appointed for terms of six years each. As the terms of office of the members of the Commission appointed by the General Assembly expire, their successors shall be appointed for terms of two years each. All members appointed by the Governor serve at the pleasure of the Governor that appointed them and they may be removed by that Governor at any time. A successor to the appointing Governor may remove a Commission member only for cause as provided in G.S. 143B‑13. Members appointed by the General Assembly serve at the pleasure of that body and may be removed by law at any time. In the event that a Commission member is removed, the member appointed to replace the removed member shall serve only for the unexpired term of the removed member."

‑‑SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
SECTION 4.11.  G.S. 143B‑295 reads as rewritten:
"§ 143B‑295.  Soil and Water Conservation Commission – members; selection; removal; compensation; quorum; services.
The Soil and Water Conservation Commission of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall be composed of seven members appointed by the Governor. The Commission shall be composed of the following members:
(1)	The president, first vice‑president, and immediate past president of the North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Vacancies arising in any of these positions shall be filled through appointment by the Governor upon the nomination by the executive committee of the North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts;
(2)	Three supervisor members nominated by the North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts from its own membership representing the three major geographical regions of the State and appointed by the Governor;
(3)	One member appointed at large by the Governor.
The initial members of the Commission shall be the members of the Soil Conservation Committee who shall serve for a period equal to the remainder of their current terms on the Soil Conservation Committee. At the end of the respective terms of office of the initial members of the Commission, their successors, except those members serving in an ex officio capacity, shall be appointed for terms of three years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Any appointment to fill a vacancy on the Commission created by the resignation, dismissal, death or disability of a member shall be for the balance of the unexpired term.
The Governor shall have the power to remove any member of the Commission from office for misfeasance, malfeasance, and nonfeasance according to the provisions of G.S. 143B‑13 of the Executive Organization Act of 1973.
Membership on the Soil and Water Conservation Commission is hereby declared to be an office that may be held concurrently with other elective or appointive offices in addition to the maximum number of offices permitted to be held by one person under G.S. 128-1.1.
The members of the Commission shall receive per diem and necessary travel and subsistence expenses in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 138‑5.
A majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
All clerical and other services required by the Commission shall be supplied by the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources."

‑‑NORTH CAROLINA PARKS AND RECREATION AUTHORITY
SECTION 4.12.  G.S. 143B‑313.2(a) reads as rewritten:
"(a)	Membership. – The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority shall consist of 13 members. The members shall include persons who are knowledgeable about park and recreation issues in North Carolina or with expertise in finance. In making appointments, each appointing authority shall specify under which subdivision of this subsection the person is appointed. Members shall be appointed as follows:
(1)	One member appointed by the Governor.
(2)	One member appointed by the Governor.
(3)	One member appointed by the Governor.
(4)	One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as provided in G.S. 120‑121.
(5)	One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as provided in G.S. 120‑121.
(6)	One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as provided in G.S. 120‑121.
(7)	One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as provided in G.S. 120‑121.
(8)	One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, as provided in G.S. 120‑121.
(9)	One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, as provided in G.S. 120‑121.
(10)	Two members appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, as provided in G.S. 120‑121.
(11)	Two members appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, as provided in G.S. 120‑121."

‑‑GOVERNOR'S ADVOCACY COUNCIL ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH ABOLISHED
SECTION 4.13.  Part 17 of Article 9 of Chapter 143B of the General Statutes is repealed.

‑‑ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
SECTION 4.14.  143B‑434(b) reads as rewritten:
"(b)	Membership. – The Economic Development Board shall consist of 38 members. The Secretary of Commerce shall serve ex officio as a member and as the secretary of the Economic Development Board. The Secretary of Revenue shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member. Four members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, four members of the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the President of The University of North Carolina, or designee, the President of the North Carolina Community College System, or designee, the Secretary of State, and the President of the Senate (or the designee of the President of the Senate), shall serve as members of the Board. The Governor shall appoint the remaining 24 members of the Board. Of the Governor's appointees, one shall be a representative of a nonprofit organization involved in economic development, two shall be county economic development representatives, and one shall be the president of the North Carolina Economic Developers' Association, who shall serve ex officio. The Governor shall designate a chair and a vice‑chair from among the members of the Board. All appointments to the Board should reflect the ethnic and gender diversity of the State as nearly as practical.
All appointments shall be for a term of four years.
The appointing officer shall make a replacement appointment to serve for the unexpired term in the case of a vacancy.
The members of the Economic Development Board shall receive per diem and necessary travel and subsistence expenses payable to members of State Boards and agencies generally pursuant to G.S. 138‑5 and G.S. 138‑6, as the case may be. The members of the Economic Development Board who are members of the General Assembly shall not receive per diem but shall receive necessary travel and subsistence expenses at rates prescribed by G.S. 120‑3.1."

‑‑NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SECTION 4.15.  G.S. 158‑8.2(b) reads as rewritten:
"(b)	The Commission shall consist of 18 appointed members and one ex officio member, as provided below. Each appointed member shall be an experienced business person who resides for most of the year in one or more of the counties that are members of the Commission.
(1)	Six members shall be appointed by the Governor.
(2)	Six members shall be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate in accordance with G.S. 120‑121.
(3)	Six members shall be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives in accordance with G.S. 120‑121.
(4)	The Secretary of Commerce, or a designee.
(5)	Repealed by Session Laws 1999‑237, s. 16.6(a).
Any person appointed to the Commission who is also a county commissioner or other local elected official may hold that office in addition to the offices permitted by G.S. 128‑1.1. The appointing authorities are encouraged to discuss and coordinate their appointments in an effort to ensure as many counties served by the Commission are represented among the membership of the Commission."

PART V. EFFECTIVE DATES AND HEADINGS
SECTION 5.1.  The headings to the parts and sections of this act are a convenience to the reader and are for reference only.
SECTION 5.2.  Unless otherwise provided for in this act, appointments are for terms to begin July 1, 2002.
SECTION 5.3.  This act is effective when it becomes law.