They may not serve longer than two consecutive terms. Each state's beekeeping association may submit a nomination. If the state association does not nominate, the Secretary of Agriculture can provide for nomination by a different manner. If a state is not one of the top ten honey producing states, and does not submit a nomination, it will not be represented. Terms are for three years, but no more than two consecutive terms.
Original appointments are for staggered terms.
Anyone the state associations nominate. If it so wishes. It must meeting annually, but after the first meeting can do business by mail. No, but they will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in conducting business. A minimum will be a manager and support staff of a secretary and bookeeper.