2. Terms. Except as provided in this subsection, each Each member of the board is appointed for a 3-year term. The initial appointee who is a water system or water treatment operator holding a Class II license and the initial appointee who is a registered professional engineer employed by a water utility are appointed for one-year terms. The initial appointee who is a water system or water treatment operator holding a Class III license and the initial appointee who is an educator in the field of water supply or service are appointed for 2-year terms. The appointee from the department serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The commissioner may recommend to the Governor at any time that the appointee from the department be replaced. Vacancies must be filled by appointment of the Governor for all unexpired terms.

3. Chair; secretary. Members of the board shall elect from among the members a chair at the first meeting of each year. Members shall also elect from among the members a secretary who is responsible for maintaining records and providing administrative support.

4. Call of meetings. Meetings of the board may be called by the chair, or by the chair at the request of any other 2 members, as necessary to carry out this chapter.

5. Conduct of meetings. A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business of the board and exercising all the powers of the board. A vote of the majority of members present is sufficient for all actions of the board.

6. Powers and duties. The powers and duties of the board are as follows.

A. The board shall license persons to serve as operators of all or part of any public water system.