Which statement is NOT true concerning a licensing board?

A$.$

The licensing authority is made up of physicians and interested citizens who have been appointed to the board by elected leaders of the state.

B$.$

The board's mission is to protect healthcare consumers.

C$.$

Physicians must be selected by the licensing board and respond with documents demonstrating their education, training, and other background information.

D$.$

The licensing board works to remove obstacles to non$-$compliance.