§ 8-705

(a) The Board shall govern a program.

(b) (1) The Board consists of 25 members.

(2) Of the 25 members:

(i) 5 shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice of the State Superintendent and the advice and consent of the Senate; and

(ii) 20 shall be selected in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the program.

(c) (1) The term of a member is 3 years.

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

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

(4) A member may not serve for more than 3 consecutive full terms.

(5) A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner in which the vacating member was appointed or selected.

(d) The Board shall determine its officers.