Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes · § 9799.35 — Board

(a) Composition.--The board shall be composed of psychiatrists, psychologists and criminal justice experts, each of whom is an expert in the field of the behavior and treatment of sexual offenders. (b) Appointment.--The Governor shall appoint the board members. (c) Term of office.--Members of the board shall serve four-year terms. (d) Compensation.--The members of the board shall be compensated at a rate of $350 per assessment and receive reimbursement for their actual and necessary expenses while performing the business of the board. The chairman shall receive $500 additional compensation annually. (e) Staff.--The board shall employ an executive director and other staff as necessary to carry out the board's duties under this chapter. The executive director shall direct the operations, management and administration of the board and organize and oversee the work of the staff. Legal counsel for the board shall be provided in accordance with the act of October 15, 1980 (P.L.950, No.164), known as the Commonwealth Attorneys Act. Upon request by the board, the Department of Corrections shall make available facilities, administrative support and other assistance to the board.