(1) The board hereby establishes an appeal review committee as described in (2), for purposes of the initial review and recommendation to the board.

(2) There is an appeal review committee of the board, which consists of three members of the board, plus one alternate who is also a member of the board. Committee members and an alternate are appointed by the executive director for a term of two years. The executive director shall designate the committee chairperson.

(3) A board member designated as a member of the council, as provided in 44-4-402, MCA, may not participate in appeals brought to the board from decision of the council.