; (2) recommend such proposed rules to the Board; and (3) for purposes of making such recommendations, obtain testimony or other documented comment from racetrack superintendents from each affected breed of covered horses. (c) Membership The Committee shall be composed of 7 members as follows: (1) Regulatory members Three such members shall be representatives of the equine industry, selected by the Board for their knowledge of racetrack safety, management, and maintenance. (2) Industry members Four such members shall be appointed as follows: (A) One member shall be appointed by the United States Trotting Association. (B) One member shall be appointed by the American Quarter Horse Association. (C) One member shall be appointed by the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association. (D) One member shall be a racetrack superintendent appointed by the Association of Racing Commissioners International. (3) Term (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term of each member of the Committee shall not exceed 3 years. Such term is renewable for an indefinite number of terms. (B) Initial term For purposes of staggering the terms of appointment, the members first appointed under paragraph (1) shall serve an initial term of 4 years. (4) Chairperson The chairperson of the Committee shall be elected annually from among the members of the Committee by majority vote of the Committee. (5) Conflicts of interest (A) In general Each member of the Committee shall— (i) before accepting appointment as a member of the Committee, disclose any potential conflict of interest; and (ii) notify the full Board immediately upon engaging in any activity that the RHSO determines may be perceived as a conflict. (B) Recusal required A member of the Committee shall recuse himself or herself from discussion of any item at a meeting of the Committee if such discussion— (i) relates to the direct financial interest of any member of the Committee