(a) The term of office for the representatives of the Board shall be three years, except for the initial term, pursuant to paragraph (c) of this section.
(b) Representatives may serve a maximum of 2 consecutive 3-year terms.
(c) When the Board is first established, the Secretary shall establish staggered terms as follows:
(1) Largest Production State - 2 representatives shall serve a 2-year term, 1 representative shall serve a 3-year term, and 2 representatives shall serve a 4-year term.
(2) Second Largest Production State - 1 representative shall serve a 2-year term, 1 representative shall serve a 3-year term, and 1 representative shall serve a 4-year term.
(3) Third Largest Production State - The representative shall serve a 3-year term.
(4) At-large national - 1 representative shall serve a 2-year term, 2 representatives shall serve a 3-year term, and 1 representative shall serve a 4-year term.
(5) States with multiple representatives shall have their staggered terms assigned by the Secretary. At-large national representatives shall also have their staggered terms assigned by the Secretary.
(6) Representatives serving initial terms of 2 or 4 years shall be eligible to serve a single term of 3 years after their initial 2- or 4-year term.
(d) Each representative shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed by the Secretary and has accepted the position.
(e) Any successor appointed pursuant to § 1221.105 serving 1 year or less may serve two consecutive 3-year terms.