1. Discuss the negative possibilities of living in a state that has no regulatory board of funeral service: - 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. - § 90-210.18A 2. How does one get to be a Board member? - Members of the Board are appointed by the Governor and the General Assembly. - § 90-210.18A 3. How are the members distributed by occupational class? (How many must be funeral directors, embalmers, or a combination of both licenses?) - (1) Four members appointed by the Governor from nominees recommended by the North Carolina Funeral Directors Association Inc. These members shall be persons licensed under this Article. (2) Two members appointed by the Governor from nominees recommended by the Funeral Directors and Morticians Association of North Carolina, Inc. These members shall be persons licensed under this Article. (3) One member appointed by the Governor who is licensed under this Article and who is not affiliated with any funeral service trade association. (4) One member appointed by the General Assembly, upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. This member shall be a person who is not licensed under this Article or employed by a person who is licensed under this Article. (5) One member appointed by the General Assembly, upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. This member shall be a person who is not licensed under this Article or employed by a person who is licensed under this Article. - § 90-210.18A. B(1-5) 4. How many members are on the Board? - Nine board members - § 90-210.18A 5. Is this a paid position with the Board?