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    (a)    The Board shall govern a program.

    (b)    (1)    The Board consists of 25 members.

        (2)    Of the 25 members:

            (i)    5 shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice of the State Superintendent and the advice and consent of the Senate; and

            (ii)    20 shall be selected in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the program.

    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 3 years.

        (2)    The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2006.

        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed or selected and qualifies.

        (4)    A member may not serve for more than 3 consecutive full terms.

        (5)    A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner in which the vacating member was appointed or selected.

    (d)    The Board shall determine its officers.