(9) One member who shall be appointed by the Governor to represent the interests of
consumers. The consumer representative shall be at least 65 years of age and shall have no
financial interest in any facility licensed under this article.Each new appointee shall serve for five years or until his or her successor is appointed,whichever is later. Any vacancy caused by a member leaving the position before the expiration of his or her term shall be filled by the organization selecting the original member. The replacement member appointed shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(c) A member of the advisory board shall not be eligible to succeed himself or herself after
serving one full five-year term, but shall be eligible for reappointment if he or she has served
only a portion of a five-year term or if he or she has not served immediately preceding the
reappointment.
(d) Members of the advisory board shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to
reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of the office at the same
rate allowed state employees pursuant to general law.