(1) As ex officio members:

(i) The Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee;

(ii) The Secretary of Natural Resources, or the Secretary’s designee;

(iii) The Secretary of Transportation, or the Secretary’s designee;

(iv) The Secretary of the Environment, or the Secretary’s designee; and

(v) The Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus, or the Dean’s designee; and

(2) Appointed by the Secretary:

(i) In consultation with the Secretary of Natural Resources:

1. One individual from a landscaping industry that is regulated by the Department;

2. One individual from a plant wholesale industry or a plant retail industry that is regulated by the Department; and

3. One individual from a nongovernmental environmental advocacy organization;

(ii) Two individuals with experience with invasive plants, agriculture, horticulture, gardening, conservation, or other relevant experience; and

(iii) One consumer member.

(b) (1) The term of an appointed member is 3 years and begins on January 1.

(2) An appointed member may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

(c) An appointed member shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary.