(a)    The Board consists of the following five members:

(1)    one member appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate representing the public, who:

(i)    is not an officer or employee of the State or a State employee organization; and

(ii)    is not an elected official of the State or a State employee organization;

(2)    two members with knowledge of labor issues chosen from a list of candidates submitted by each exclusive representative, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, who:

(i)    are not officers or employees of the State or a State employee organization; and

(ii)    are known for objective and independent judgment; and

(3)    two members of the business community, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, who:

(i)    are not officers or employees of the State or a State employee organization; and

(ii)    are known for objective and independent judgment.

(b)    Before taking office, each member shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

(c)    From among its members, the Board shall elect a chairman.

(d)    (1)    The term of a member is 6 years.

(2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2006.

(3)    A vacancy shall be filled for an unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment.

(4)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(5)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(e)    The Governor may remove a member only for incompetence or misconduct.

(f)    In making appointments to the Board, the Governor shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that:

(1)    the ratio of male to female members and the racial makeup of the Board is reflective of the general population of the State; and

(2)    each major geographic area of the State is represented on the Board.