(1) There is hereby created the "state board for community and technical colleges," to consist of 10 members who represent the geographic diversity of the state, and who shall be appointed by the governor, with the consent of the senate. At least two members shall reside east of the Cascade mountains. In making these appointments, the governor shall attempt to provide geographic balance and give consideration to representing labor, business, women, and racial and ethnic minorities, among the membership of the board. At least one member of the board shall be from business and at least one member of the board shall be from labor. One member of the board shall be a student enrolled at a community or technical college.
(2) The members, except for the student member, shall be appointed for terms of four years except that a person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of any term shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. The student member shall serve for a term of one year. The student member must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment. Each member shall serve until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor. All members shall be citizens and bona fide residents of the state.
(3) Members of the college board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall receive reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 for each day actually spent in attending to the duties as a member of the college board.
(4) The members of the college board may be removed by the governor for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, in the manner provided by RCW 28B.10.500.
(5) A student appointed under this section shall excuse themself from participating or voting on matters relating to hiring, discipline, personnel, or issues pertaining to pending litigation.
(6) The college board may adopt rules to implement this section.