(1) The Michigan Great Lakes protection fund technical advisory board is created within the department. The board shall consist of the following members:

  (a) An individual appointed by the department who has knowledge or expertise in Great Lakes water issues.

  (b) An individual appointed by the department who has knowledge or expertise in the effects of air pollution on the Great Lakes.

  (c) Six individuals appointed by the department as follows:

  (i) One individual from an environmental organization.

  (ii) One individual from a business or industry related to the Great Lakes.

  (iii) One individual who has performed research related to the water quality of the Great Lakes.

  (iv) One individual who has performed research related to public health concerns associated with the Great Lakes.

  (v) One individual who has knowledge or expertise in the demographics of the Great Lakes region or the climatology of the Great Lakes region.

  (vi) One individual who represents the hazardous substance research center.

  (2) A member of the board shall serve for a term of 3 years. However, of the first appointments to the board by the department under subsection (1)(c), 3 shall be appointed to serve 2-year terms and 3 shall be appointed to serve 1-year terms.

  (3) A member of the board may be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office by the body that appointed him or her.

  (4) The board shall elect a chairperson from among its members. The board shall meet at the call of the chairperson at least annually. A meeting of the board shall be held in compliance with the open meetings act, Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, being section 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Public notice of the time, date, and place of the meeting shall be given in the manner required by that act.

  (5) A member of the board shall not receive a grant under this part.