(a) The Commission consists of the following members:
(1) the designee of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs;
(2) the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland, or the Chancellor’s designee;
(3) the President of the Maryland Independent College and University Association, or the President’s designee;
(4) the Executive Director of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges, or the Executive Director’s designee; and
(5) one representative of any institution of higher education in the State that elects to participate, appointed by the President of the institution.
(b) (1) The term of a member is 2 years.
(2) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.