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17 <br /> no less than twice a year. The Board shall establish procedures governing the calling, <br /> holding, and conducting of regular and special meetings. A majority of the Board <br /> shall constitute a quorum. <br /> (e) Each member of the Board may receive per diem and reimbursement for <br /> travel and subsistence as set forth in G.S. 93B-5. <br /> (f) Members may be removed by the official who appointed the member for <br /> neglect of duty, incompetence, or unprofessional conduct. A member subject to <br /> disciplinary proceedings as a licensee or other professional credential shall be <br /> disqualified from participating in the official business of the Board until the charges <br /> have been resolved by a determination that the misconduct does not rise to the level of <br /> disciplinary action resulting in the suspension or revocation of the member's <br /> professional credential. (1998-230, s. 10;2008-224, s. 4.) <br /> §90-626. Powers and duties. <br /> The Board shall have the following powers and duties: <br /> (1) Represent the diversity within the profession at all times when <br /> making decisions and stay current and informed regarding the various <br /> branches of massage and bodywork therapy practice. <br /> (2) Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure under this <br /> Article. <br /> (3) Issue,renew, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses under this Article. <br /> (4) Reprimand or otherwise discipline licensees under this Article. <br /> (5) Conduct investigations to determine whether violations of this <br /> Article exist or constitute grounds for disciplinary action against <br /> licensees under this Article. <br /> (5a) Approve and regulate massage and bodywork schools,not otherwise <br /> exempt from the requirements of Board approval, by formulating the <br /> criteria and standards for approval of massage and bodywork schools, <br /> investigating massage and bodywork schools applying for approval, <br /> issuing approvals to massage and bodywork schools that meet the <br /> standards established by the Board,providing periodic inspections of <br /> approved massage and bodywork schools, and requiring periodic <br /> reports of approved massage and bodywork schools. <br /> (6) Conduct administrative hearings in accordance with Chapter 150B <br /> of the General Statutes when a contested case, as defined in G.S. <br /> 150B-2(2), arises under this Article. <br /> (7) Employ professional, clerical, or other special personnel necessary <br /> to carry out the provisions of this Article and purchase or rent <br /> necessary office space, equipment, and supplies. <br /> (8) Pursuant to the maximum amounts set by this Article and other <br /> specific authority authorizing fees, establish reasonable fees for <br />