There is hereby created the Colorado education council, composed of the members of the education commission of the states representing this state and such other persons as may be appointed by the governor for terms not to exceed three years. Such other persons shall be selected so as to be broadly representative of professional and lay interests within this state having the responsibilities for, knowledge with respect to, and interest in educational matters. The chairman shall be designated by the governor from among the council's members. The council shall meet on the call of its chairman or at the request of a majority of its members, but in any event the council shall meet not less than three times in each calendar year. The council may consider any and all matters relating to recommendations of the education committee of the states and the activities of the members in representing this state thereon.