(A) There is created the Commission on Indigent Defense consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the South Carolina Public Defender Association as follows:

1. (1) one from each congressional district; and

2. (2) one from the State at large who shall serve as chairman.

   Members shall serve for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify except that those first appointed to represent the first, third, and fifth congressional districts shall serve for a two-year term. Vacancies must be filled in the manner of original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. No person may be appointed to the commission or, once appointed, may continue to serve on the commission unless the person is a public defender.