2.__Appointments.__The 3 members who are private citizens are appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over conservation matters and subject to confirmation by the Legislature.

3.__Qualifications.__The 3 members who are private citizens are selected for their demonstrated commitment to sustainable forestry or public access and recreation.__At least one of those members must have expertise in forestry practices and at least one in conservation.__Appointments must provide a broad geographic representation of the State.

4.__Terms.__The members who are private citizens are appointed to staggered terms of 4 years, except for the initial appointments that are one member for a 2-year term, one member for a 3-year term and one member for a 4-year term.__Members who are private citizens may not serve more than 2 consecutive 4-year terms.__When a vacancy occurs in the membership, the Governor shall appoint a replacement member for the remainder of that term.__Each member of the board serves until that member's successor is appointed and qualified.

5.__Oath.__Each member of the board before commencing the member's duties shall take an oath to administer the duties of that member's office faithfully and impartially.__That oath must be filed in the office of the Secretary of State.

6.__Officers; quorum.__The board shall elect a chair and a vice-chair from its membership.__The board may have a secretary and a treasurer, who may be members of the board.__Three members of the board constitute a quorum, which is necessary for any action taken by the board.__A vacancy in the membership of the board does not impair the right of a quorum to exercise the rights and perform the duties of the board.

7.__Compensation.__Each member of the board is entitled to compensation in accordance with Title 5, chapter 379.__Each member of the board must be indemnified by the board against expenses incurred by that member in connection with the defense of an action or proceeding in which the member is made a party by