The Commission consists of 10 members. Of the 10 Commission members: 5 shall be appointed by the Secretary, with the approval of the Governor; and 5 shall be appointed by the Mayor of Baltimore City. Each member must be a Maryland war veteran. The term of a member is 5 years. The terms of a member are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 1984. 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.