Title I, SEC. 1502. QUALIFICATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS. 
      (a) Citizenship. Each member of the Board shall be a citizen of the 
    United States. 

      (b) Basis of Selection. Board members will be selected on the basis of 
    their experience and expertise in relevant subjects, including the practice 
    of medicine, health care financing and delivery, state health systems, 
    consumer protection, business, law, and delivery of care to vulnerable 
    populations. 

      (c) Exclusive Employment. uring the term of appointment, Board members 
    shall serve as employees of the Federal Government and shall hold no other 
    employment. 

      (d) Prohibition of Conflict of Interest. A member of the Board may not 
    have a pecuniary interest in or hold an official relation to any health 
    care plan, health care provider, insurance company, pharmaceutical company, 
    medical equipment company, or other affected industry. Before entering upon 
    the duties as a member of the Board, the member shall certify under oath 
    compliance with this requirement. 

      (e) Post-Employment Restrictions. After leaving the Board, former members 
    are subject to post-employment restrictions applicable to comparable 
    Federal employees. 

      (f) Compensation of Board Members. Each member of the Board (other than 
    the chair) shall receive an annual salary at the annual rate payable from 
    time to time for level IV of the Executive Schedule. The chair of the 
    Board, during the period of service as chair, shall receive an annual 
    salary at the annual rate payable from time to time for level III of the 
    Executive Schedule.