(1) The director shall appoint an advisory board with broad geographical distribution of members to advise on the administration of section 12501 to 12516 and the preparation and administration of rules promulgated under those sections.

    (2) The board shall consist of 15 members as follows: 1 representing the Michigan association of recreation vehicles and campgrounds; 1 representing the association of RV parks and campgrounds of Michigan; 2 representing consumers, including 1 who represents a recognized campground users association; 3 campground owners or operators, including 1 who represents a primitive type of campground; 2 representing counties; 1 representing townships; 1 representing cities and villages; 2 representing local health departments; the director of the department of natural resources or his or her authorized representative; and the director or his or her authorized representative.

    (3) Except for the directors of the departments, or their authorized representatives, the members shall serve for a term of 3 years. However, of the members first appointed, 3 members shall serve for a 1-year term, 3 members shall serve for a 2-year term, and 3 members shall serve for a 3-year term.