(2) The commission shall appoint:
(a) Two members who are commercial fishermen licensed in this state and who are the operators of commercial fishing vessels that are less than 60 feet in length.
(b) Two members who are commercial fishermen licensed in this state and who are the operators of commercial fishing vessels that are 60 feet or more in length.
(c) One member who represents commercial fishing interests in general.
(d) One member who is employed by a fish processor having fewer than 50 employees.
(e) One member who is employed by a fish processor having 50 or more employees.
(f) One member who is an employee of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
(g) One member who is an employee of the State Department of Agriculture.
(3) A member of the board shall receive no compensation for services as a member. However, subject to any applicable law regulating travel and other expenses of state officers and employees, a member shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of duties as a board member. The board shall meet at least once each year. [1993 c.765 §117]