The hearing aid dispenser examining committee consists of:

• A. Six members appointed by the governor and one member who is the director of consumer affairs or designated representative
• B. Six members appointed by the governor
• C. Seven members appointed by the governor
• D. A single administrator appointed by the governor

Answer: (A)

In New Jersey, the hearing aid dispenser examining committee is designed to balance professional licensing expertise with consumer protection. The committee includes six members appointed by the governor to bring regulatory and professional perspective, plus one member who is the director of consumer affairs or a designated representative. That seventh member ensures consumer interests, rights, and protections are directly represented in licensing and disciplinary decisions and helps coordinate with the broader consumer affairs framework. This structure—six governor-appointed professionals plus a consumer affairs overseer—best aligns with the goal of fair, well-informed regulation that also protects the public. The other options either omit the consumer affairs presence or alter the committee size in a way that would weaken either professional governance or consumer protection.