(1) The board consists of—
(a) the chief executive of the department; and
(b) at least 8 other members.
(2) A member mentioned in subsection (1)(b) is to be appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.
(3) In recommending a person for appointment to the board, the Minister must have regard to the following—
(a) the person's experience and expertise in business, financial management and promoting and staging events;
(b) the person's knowledge of the tourism industry.