; (bb) have experience in the technology sector; (cc) have experience in the telecommunications and broadband sector; (dd) have direct experience working with covered populations; or (ee) have research experience in foundation operations; and (II) to the extent practicable, represent diverse regions, sectors, and the communities corresponding to the covered populations that are the focus of the activities of the Foundation. (3) Chair and vice chair (A) In general The Board shall designate, from among the appointed members of the Board— (i) an individual to serve as Chair of the Board; and (ii) an individual to serve as Vice Chair of the Board. (B) Terms The term of service of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Board shall end on the earlier of— (i) the date that is 3 years after the date on which the Chair or Vice Chair of the Board, as applicable, is designated for the position; and (ii) the last day of the term of service of the member, as determined under paragraph (4)(A), who is designated to be Chair or Vice Chair of the Board, as applicable. (C) Representation The Chair and Vice Chair of the Board— (i) shall not be representatives of the same area of subject matter expertise, or entity, as applicable, under paragraph (2)(C)(ii); and (ii) shall not be representatives of any area of subject matter expertise, or entity, as applicable, represented by the immediately preceding Chair and Vice Chair of the Board. (4) Terms and vacancies (A) Terms (i) In general The term of service of each appointed member of the Board shall be not more than 5 years. (ii) Initial appointed members Of the initial members of the Board appointed under subsection (b)(3)(D), 1/2 of the members shall serve for 4 years and 1/2 of the members shall serve for 5 years, as determined by the Chair of the Board. (B) Vacancies Any vacancy in the membership of the appointed members of the Board— (i) shall be filled by a majority vote of the appointed members of the Board in accordance with the bylaws of the Foundation