49-478. Hearing board

A. The board of supervisors shall appoint an air pollution hearing board.

B. The hearing board shall consist of five members. The five members shall be knowledgeable in the field of air pollution. At least one member of the board shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in this state. At least three members shall not have a substantial interest, as defined in section 38-502, in any person required to obtain a permit pursuant to this article. Each board member shall serve for a term of three years.

C. The hearing board shall select a chairman and vice-chairman and such other officers as it deems necessary.

D. The board of supervisors may authorize compensation for hearing board members, and may authorize reimbursement for subsistence and travel, including travel from and to their respective places of residence when on official business.