(a) (1) The Advisory Committee consists of 5 members appointed by the Commission with the approval of the Secretary.
(2) Of the 5 members of the Advisory Committee:
(i) 2 shall be members of and recommended by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association;
(ii) 1 shall be recommended by the mile thoroughbred racing licensees;
(iii) 1 shall be recommended by the Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, Inc.; and
(iv) 1 shall be a member of and appointed by the Commission.
(b) (1) The term of a member of the Advisory Committee is 1 year and begins on June 1.
(2) If the Maryland Horse Breeders Association, the mile thoroughbred racing licensees, or the Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, Inc., by June 1 fails to recommend an individual to be a member of the Advisory Committee, the Commission with the approval of the Secretary shall appoint the member.
(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed.
(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.
(c) The Governor may remove a member of the Advisory Committee for incompetence or misconduct.