(a) The West Virginia Parole Board is continued as part of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The board shall consist of nine members, each of whom shall have been a resident of this state for at least five consecutive years prior to his or her appointment. No more than five of the board members may at any one time belong to the same political party, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section. The board shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and shall serve at the will and pleasure of the Governor.
(b) The Governor shall appoint one of the nine members to serve as chairperson at the Governors will and pleasure. In addition to all other powers, duties, and responsibilities granted and assigned to the chairperson by law and rule, the chairperson has the following powers and duties:
(1) To provide for the management of facilities and personnel of the board;