(1) The members of the board appointed by the governor shall serve for terms of four (4) years, provided that for the first term the governor shall appoint three (3) members who shall serve for a term of two (2) years, and two (2) members who shall serve for a term of four (4) years. Members of the board shall serve until their successors have been selected and qualified.
(2) A member of the board appointed by the governor shall not hold an office, position or employment in a political party. An appointed member may be removed from the board for cause by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the full board. A vacancy in the appointive membership of the board during a term thereof shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired term. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The meetings of the board shall be held at least quarterly and at other times upon the call of the chairman or a majority of the board. The board members appointed hereunder shall be compensated as provided by section 59-509(n), Idaho Code.