; and (C) one-third of the members to serve an initial term of 6 years. (3) Vacancy A vacancy on the Board shall be— (A) filled not later than 60 days after the vacancy occurs, in the manner of which the original appointment was made; and (B) for the balance of the term of the individual who was replaced. (4) Removal A Director may be removed from the Board by a majority vote of the Board if the individual misses 3 consecutive regularly scheduled meetings. (5) Term limit In no case may an individual serve more than 12 consecutive years on the Board. (6) Nominations The Secretary shall publish a solicitation in the Federal Register seeking nominations from the public of individuals for appointment to the Board. Such solicitation shall be open for a period of 30 days. Nominations submitted shall not be binding, but the Secretary shall give consideration to the names received. Within 30 days after the end of such period, the Secretary shall appoint members who comply with the requirements of subsection (a)(2), and publish the names and backgrounds of those appointed in the Federal Register. (7) Representation of diverse areas of expertise In appointing the members of the Board the Secretary shall seek to appoint, and may give preference to, individuals who have experience with State or local government partnerships and represent diverse areas of expertise. (c) Chairman The Chairman— (1) shall be elected by the Board from its members for a 2-year term