§15–207.

    (a)    (1)    The Appeals Board consists of 6 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

        (2)    An appeal before the Appeals Board shall be heard by a panel of not more than 3 members designated by the Chairman.

    (b)    Each member of the Appeals Board shall:

        (1)    be qualified to serve in a quasi–judicial capacity; and

        (2)    have a thorough knowledge of procurement practices and processes.

    (c)    Before taking office, each appointee to the Appeals Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

    (d)    (1)    The term of a member is 5 years.

        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Appeals Board on October 1, 1988.

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

        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

    (e)    The Governor may remove a member of the Appeals Board for cause.