The Commission shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Of the 15 members: Eight shall be individuals who do not have any connection with the management or policy of a health care provider or payor; and Of the remaining seven members: Two shall be physicians; Two shall be payors, as defined in § 19–132 of this subtitle; One shall be an administrator of a hospital, as defined in § 19–301 of this title; One shall be a nursing home administrator in the State; and One shall be a nonphysician health care practitioner. The term of a member is 4 years. The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 1999. At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies. A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. The Governor may remove a member for neglect of duty, incompetence, or misconduct. A member may not serve more than two consecutive terms. When appointing members to the Commission, the Governor shall: Assure that: At least four members are residents of different counties with a population of 300,000 or more; and At least three members are residents of different counties with a population of less than 300,000, of which at least: One shall be a resident of the Eastern Shore; One shall be a resident of Allegany County, Garrett County, Washington County, Carroll County, or Frederick County; and One shall be a resident of Southern Maryland; and To the extent practicable, assure geographic balance and promote racial, ethnic, and gender diversity in the Commission’s membership.