Section 26.1-08-02.1 - Board of directors1. The board consists of the commissioner; the state health officer; the director of the office of management and budget; one senator appointed by the majority leader of the senate of the legislative assembly; one representative appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives of the legislative assembly; and one individual from each of the three participating member insurance companies of the association with the highest annual premium volumes of health insurance coverage as provided by the commissioner, verified by the lead carrier, and approved by the board.2. Members of the board may be reimbursed from the moneys of the association for expenses incurred by the members due to their service as board members, but may not otherwise be compensated by the association for board services.3. The costs of conducting the meetings of the association and the board are borne by the association.4. The commissioner shall fill vacancies and, for cause, may remove any board member representing one of the three participating member insurance companies.