The State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners, hereinafter called the Board of Examiners, consists of:
The Governor shall appoint each member of the board. The term of office for each member is three years. A member's term begins on October thirty-first of the calendar year in which the Governor appoints the member, unless otherwise designated by the Governor. The member's term expires on October thirtieth in the third year of appointment.
No member may serve more than three consecutive, full terms. An appointment to an unexpired term is not considered a full term. Each member shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified. The Governor shall appoint a new member to fill any vacancy on the board. The Governor may stagger terms to enable the board to have different terms expire each year.
SDCL 36-4-1