The board shall, pursuant to the Wyoming
Administrative Procedure Act, promulgate and enforce all rules
and regulations.
The board shall have six (6) members, to be appointed
by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate. The
state geologist shall be the seventh and a permanent member of
the board. Insofar as possible, the board shall proportionally
represent the various geologic subdisciplines practicing in the
state.
Except for the state geologist, members of the board
shall hold office for staggered terms of four (4) years. Each
appointed member shall be limited to serving on the board for
eight (8) consecutive years. A member may be reappointed after a
four (4) year absence. Each member shall hold office until his
successor is appointed and has been qualified.