(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission and the exclusive representative jointly shall appoint an experienced neutral party, from a list of five nominees on whom they have agreed, to serve as labor relations administrator for a 2–year term.
(2) If an exclusive representative has not been certified to represent employees of the bargaining unit, the Commission shall appoint the labor relations administrator for a term not exceeding 1 year.
(b) A labor relations administrator:
(1) is eligible for reappointment; and
(2) may be the same individual as the labor relations administrator appointed under § 16–203 of this title.