The Appeals Board consists of 6 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. An appeal before the Appeals Board shall be heard by a panel of not more than 3 members designated by the Chairman. Each member of the Appeals Board shall: be qualified to serve in a quasi–judicial capacity; and have a thorough knowledge of procurement practices and processes. Before taking office, each appointee to the Appeals Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution. The term of a member is 5 years. The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Appeals Board on October 1, 1988. 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 of the Appeals Board for cause.