(a) The Board shall appoint up to three deputy directors.
(b) The deputy directors:
(1) are responsible to and serve at the pleasure of the Board;
(2) must have knowledge of and experience with labor issues;
(3) must be attorneys who:
(i) are licensed by the State at the time of appointment; or
(ii) will become licensed by the State within 12 months after the date of appointment; and
(4) are entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.