(a) (1) The Appeals Board consists of 6 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) An appeal before the Appeals Board shall be heard by a panel of not more than 3 members designated by the Chairman. (b) Each member of the Appeals Board shall: (1) be qualified to serve in a quasi–judicial capacity; and (2) have a thorough knowledge of procurement practices and processes. (c) Before taking office, each appointee to the Appeals Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution. (d) (1) The term of a member is 5 years. (2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Appeals Board on October 1, 1988. (3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies. (4) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. (e) The Governor may remove a member of the Appeals Board for cause.