Sec. 6. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (a) The association is governed by a board of directors composed of nine members.
(b) Members of the board of directors serve for terms of one year.
(c) Four members of the board of directors shall be members of the general public, appointed by the board. The remaining members of the board of directors shall be selected by members of the association and must be selected so that they fairly represent various classes of insurers and organizations that are members of the association.
(d) The plan of operation shall provide a process for the selection of members of the board of directors who are representatives of the insurance industry.
(e) A public representative who is a member of the board of directors may not be:
(1) an officer, director, or employee of an insurance company, insurance agency, agent, broker, solicitor, adjuster, or any other business entity regulated by the State Board of Insurance;
(2) a person required to register with the secretary of state under Chapter 305, Government Code; or
(3) related to a person described by Subdivision (1) or (2) of this subsection within the second degree of affinity or consanguinity.