A. There is created the "New Mexico sheep and goat council", consisting of seven members. Members shall be elected by producers from nominations made to the director by producers or producer organizations.
B. The initial members of the council shall be elected as follows:
(1) two members for one-year terms;
(2) two members for two-year terms; and
(3) three members for three-year terms.
C. Thereafter, each member shall be elected for a term ending three years from the date of expiration of the term for which his predecessor was elected, except in case of a vacancy, when the appointee shall serve the unexpired part of the term of the member whom he replaces. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the director from nominations made by producers and producer organizations. The director shall serve as an ex-officio, nonvoting member of the council.