Matter of Trulove

BECTON, Judge.

I

We determine first whether the superior court erred in concluding that the Board did not hear the charge within the time frame required by G.S. 89C-22(b). The resolution of this issue turns on our construction of G.S. 89C-22 which provides, in relevant part:

Discpilinary action —charges; procedure.(a) Any person may prefer charges of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetence, misconduct, or violation of the rules of professional conduct, against any individual registrant or against any corporation holding a certificate of authorization. Such charges shall be in writing and…