Board of directors

(a) The board of directors of the association consists of not less than five (5) nor more than nine (9) member insurers serving terms as established in the plan of operation provided by W.S. 26-42-108. Membership on the board shall be subject to the following:

(i) The members of the board shall be selected by member insurers subject to the approval of the commissioner;

(ii) A majority of the members shall be domestic insurers. If there are not enough domestic insurers for a majority, then all domestic insurers shall be on the board. The domestic insurers shall hold the positions of chairman and at least one (1) other officer position on the board if possible;

(iii) Each member insurer selected shall identify the individual representing the member insurer on the board and shall provide the individual's name, address, biographical information and position in an affidavit to the commissioner for review and approval;

(iv) Vacancies on the board shall be filled for the remaining period of the term by a majority vote of the remaining board members subject to the approval of the commissioner.

(b) In approving selections or in appointing members to the board, the commissioner shall consider, among other factors, whether all member insurers are fairly represented.

(c) Members of the board shall be reimbursed from the assets of the association for expenses incurred by them as members of the board of directors. Members of the board shall not otherwise be compensated by the association for their services.