The director of consumer affairs on the hearing aid dispenser examining committee is

• A. The chair
• B. A member of the committee
• C. An observer
• D. A non-voting advisor

Answer: (B)

The director of consumer affairs is included on the hearing aid dispenser examining committee as a voting member. This position is part of the committee’s structure to ensure consumer-protection perspectives are represented in the decision-making process, and the director participates in deliberations and decisions just like other members. The director isn’t inherently the chair, nor is the role limited to observation or a non-voting advisory capacity, so the appropriate description is that the director serves as a member of the committee who has a vote. This setup helps align disciplinary and regulatory actions with broader consumer-protection goals.