; (B) shall have significant experience representing persons in proceedings described in section 292(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by section 101 of this Act; and (C) shall have demonstrated a strong commitment to representation in indigent defense matters. (2) Diversity In making appointments to the Board under subsection (a), chief judges and the Immigration Representation Advisory Board shall seek to appoint individuals, in the aggregate, who reflect the characteristics of the population represented by counsel appointed pursuant section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, including the characteristics of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration experience, and socioeconomic background. (3) Disqualifying characteristics A member of the Board, while serving in such capacity, may not be— (A) an employee of the Office or a member of a Local Board, an Immigration Public Defender Organization or Community Defender Office, or a Panel Attorney, unless he or she is serving as an ex-officio member of the Board; (B) a judge or employee of any Federal or State court, any immigration court, or the Board of Immigration Appeals; or (C) a prosecutor or law enforcement officer or employee thereof, or any person who has held such a position during the 3-year period immediately preceding his or her appointment to the Board. (c) Term of membership (1) Maximum length of service No member of the Board may serve more than 2 terms, except that a person who was appointed to serve a 1-year term may be appointed to 2 additional 4-year terms. (2) Replacement members A person who is appointed to replace a member who resigned or was removed— (A) shall serve the remainder of the term of such member