The powers and duties of the Chesapeake Bay Trust shall rest in and be exercised by a board of 19 trustees. The Board of Trustees shall consist of: The President of the Senate, ex officio; The Speaker of the House, ex officio; The Secretaries of Agriculture, the Environment, and Natural Resources, ex officio, or their designees; and 14 individuals appointed by the Governor as follows: 8 shall represent the interests of local government, education, environmental conservation, and the general public; and 6 shall represent the business community. The Governor shall consider geographical balance in making appointments to the Board of Trustees. Except for the ex officio members or their designees: The term of a member is 4 years; The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 1985; 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 is begun serves for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies; and A member may serve no more than 2 consecutive terms.