All vacancies of the board shall be filled by the governor within how many days?

• A. 30 days
• B. 15 days
• C. 60 days
• D. 90 days

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is keeping the regulatory board fully functional by filling openings quickly. When a seat becomes vacant, the governor is required to appoint a replacement without unnecessary delay, so the board can continue its work smoothly.

Thirty days is the standard timeframe because it is long enough to identify and vet suitable candidates and complete any formal steps in the appointment process, yet short enough to prevent prolonged vacancies that could impede the board’s licensing, oversight, and rulemaking duties. A much shorter period, like fifteen days, would be hard to complete properly, while longer periods such as sixty or ninety days leave the board understaffed for too long, delaying important regulatory actions.