M.__A representative of the users of the department's communications system, appointed by the Governor.__After the initial appointment, the Governor shall appoint a person who serves on an advisory board established pursuant to section 1532, subsection 6 and who is recommended by a majority of the members of the advisory boards;

N.__A nonsupervisory employee of the department involved in the operation of the department's communications system, recommended by the bargaining unit representing those employees and appointed by the Governor; and

O.__One citizen representing the public, who is not and has not been associated with law enforcement, fire fighting or emergency medical services, appointed by the Governor.

For purposes of this subsection, "participating" means participating in the cooperative use of the department's communication systems.

3.__Term of office; vacancy.__Ex officio members of the board serve during their terms of office.__ Other members of the board serve 3-year terms, except that initial appointments are made pursuant to subsection 4.__A vacancy on the board must be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term of that member in the same manner as the original appointment.__Members whose terms expire serve until their successors are appointed.

4.__Initial appointments.__Initial appointments to the board are made as follows:

A.__The member representing the Executive Department is appointed for a one-year term;

B.__The member representing municipalities with populations of less than 5,000 is appointed for a one-year term, the member representing municipalities with populations of 5,000 or more but less than 15,000 is appointed for a 2-year term and the member representing municipalities with populations of 15,000 or more is appointed for a 3-year term;

C.__The member representing counties is appointed for a one- year term;