(a)(1) The Secretary of State shall appoint three foresters for five-year staggered terms to serve at the Secretary’s pleasure as advisors in matters relating to forestry. One of the initial appointments shall be for less than a five-year term.
(2) An appointee shall have not less than ten years’ experience as a forester immediately preceding appointment, shall be licensed as a forester in Vermont, and shall be actively engaged in the practice of forestry in this State during incumbency.
(b) The Director shall seek the advice of the forestry advisor appointees in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.