Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, only the nine physician members and the representative of the public referenced in § 36-4-1 may:
(1) Participate in discussion on matters related to the licensure, practice, education, continuing education, investigation, and discipline of physicians;
(2) Be present for discussion of confidential matters and have access to confidential materials related to the licensure, practice, education, continuing education, investigation, and discipline of physicians; and
(3) Act on matters related to the licensure, practice, education, continuing education, investigation, and discipline of physicians.