(1) The Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources and the Commissioner of Sports Parks and Recreation, or persons acting in the official capacity of such officers, shall be members ex officio.
(2) The Governor shall appoint three additional members, with the advice and consent of the Legislature. One shall be a resident of St. Thomas, one shall be a resident of St. John and one shall be a resident of St. Croix.
(3) Persons appointed shall be knowledgeable in the acquisition and management of natural areas, and shall not be salaried officials or employees of the Government of the Virgin Islands or the Government of the United States; except, that persons drawing retirement pay or pensions may not be considered to be salaried officials or employees.
(4) The Governor shall designate one of his initial appointees to serve a five-year term, another to serve a four-year term, and the other to serve a six-year term. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for six years, subject to reappointment.
(5) The Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources shall act as a temporary Chairperson for organizational purposes. At the first meeting, provided that quorum is established, the Board shall nominate and elect a chairperson of the Board. A quorum is established when a majority of the Board is present.
(6) The Board shall have a minimum of three meetings per year. The Chairperson may convene the Board for special meetings at the Chairperson's discretion and upon recommendation of any member of the Board.
(7) The Board shall serve without compensation, but shall receive such reasonable compensation as may be incurred in the exercise of their duties.
(8) No member of the Board, while acting within scope of the member's authority, shall be personally subject to any civil liability resulting from the performance of the duties and responsibilities specified in this chapter, unless such action was not performed in good faith.