(b) The Board consists of the following members:

(1) the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee; and

(2) the following members, appointed by the Governor, in consultation with the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House:

(i) one representative of the Community Development Network of Maryland;

(ii) one representative of the small business community;

(iii) one representative of the nonprofit development community;

(iv) one representative of the for-profit development community;

(v) one representative involved with rural community development;

(vi) one representative involved with suburban community development; and

(vii) one representative involved with urban community development.

(c) The Secretary shall designate the chair of the Board.

(d) (1) The term of a member may not exceed 3 years.

(2) A member may be reappointed.

(e) Service as a member is not a State office or State employment for purposes of any prohibition against holding two public positions.