I. The board of directors who shall manage the business and affairs of Delta shall be composed of 7 participating dentists, 4 public members, and 4 purchaser members.
II. A nominating committee composed of 2 participating dentists, one member of the general public, and 2 purchasers, none of whom are members of the board, selected by a majority vote of the entire board, shall develop recommendations for board nominees, as board vacancies occur, which nominees shall be approved to serve on the board by a majority vote of the entire board. The nominating committee may use an outside consultant in selecting new board members as vacancies occur.