The Board shall establish a committee composed of the following individuals: Three licensed physicians meeting the following criteria: At least one physician shall be a specialist in orthopedic or sports medicine; and At least two of the physicians shall currently be or in the past have been partnered with or directed an athletic trainer; Three athletic trainers who meet the following criteria: Have at least 5 years of clinical experience as an athletic trainer; If appointed or serving before October 1, 2011, be certified by the certifying board; and If appointed or serving on or after October 1, 2011, be licensed as an athletic trainer; One licensed chiropractor with sports medicine experience; One licensed physical therapist; One licensed occupational therapist; and Two consumers meeting the criteria specified in Health Occupations Article, §14-5D-05(c), Annotated Code of Maryland. Selection of Athletic Trainers. The Board may appoint the athletic trainer members from a list of qualified individuals submitted to the Board by the Maryland Athletic Trainers Association, Inc. Tenure. The term of a member is 3 years. The terms of the members are staggered. At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed. An individual may be reappointed for a second term, but the individual may not serve more than two full, consecutive terms. Vacancy. If a vacancy occurs, the Board shall appoint a new member to serve, as provided in this chapter. The successor member shall serve only for the remainder of the term, unless reappointed. Chair. The Committee shall elect a chair from among its members. The chair shall serve for 2 years. The Committee shall: Make recommendations to the Board regarding: Regulations governing athletic trainers; Continuing education requirements for license renewal; and The practice of athletic training; Develop and recommend to the Board an evaluation and treatment protocol for use by an athletic trainer and the physician with whom the athletic trainer practices; Upon request of the Board, provide advice and recommendations to the Board on individual evaluation and treatment protocols; and Keep a record of the Committee’s proceedings.