(a) The advisory committee is an informal advisory committee to the medical board. The advisory committee has no independent rulemaking authority.
(a-1) The advisory committee consists of seven members appointed by the president of the medical board as follows:
(1) four perfusionists licensed in this state who each have at least five years of experience as a perfusionist;
(2) two physicians licensed in this state who supervise perfusionists; and
(3) one member who represents the public.

(b) Appointments to the advisory committee shall reflect the historical and cultural diversity of the inhabitants of this state.
(c) Appointments to the advisory committee shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee.