There is created the Illinois Anti-Crime Advisory Council, called the Council, consisting of 11 members. Of the 11 members, 4 shall be chosen from the General Assembly, 2 are to be Senators, 1 appointed by the President of the Senate and 1 by the Senate Minority Leader, and 2 are to be Representatives, 1 appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and 1 by the House Minority Leader. The remaining 7 members shall be chosen as follows: 2 appointed by the President of the Senate and 1 by the Senate Minority Leader and 2 appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and 1 by the House Minority Leader and 1 appointed by the Governor. Council members are to be appointed prior to July 1 of each odd-numbered year for a 2-year term commencing July 1, and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified, except that General Assembly members are to serve that term or until the termination of their legislative service, whichever first occurs. Vacancies are to be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments. All appointments must be in writing and filed with the Secretary of State as a public record.