; (3) collaborating with relevant Federal, State, and Tribal authorities and private organizations; and (4) coordinating with private and public institutions of higher education and research institutions. 7. Appointment and organization (a) Appointment of members (1) In general The Board shall be composed of 7 members, who shall, in accordance with paragraph (2) and subject to paragraph (3), be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) Procedure (A) Initial appointments The President shall, in consultation with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and relevant professional associations and leaders in the private sector, appoint the 7 members of the Board from among a list of 14 individuals provided by both houses of Congress, of which— (i) the majority leader of the Senate shall provide the names of 4 individuals; (ii) the minority leader of the Senate shall provide the names of 3 individuals; (iii) the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall provide the names of 4 individuals; and (iv) the minority leader of the House of Representatives shall provide the names of 3 individuals. (B) Subsequent appointments Any vacancy of the Board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (3) Requirements Of the 7 members appointed under paragraph (1)— (A) not more than 4 members may be appointed from the same political party; (B) all members shall be appointed on the basis of technical qualification, professional standing, and demonstrated knowledge in emergency management, fire management, emergency medical services, public-health, engineering, social science, or behavioral science; (C) a minimum of 2 members shall have experience working at the State or municipal level in 1 of the fields described in subparagraph (B)