one shall be an official of the United States Government with expertise in salmon conservation and management;

one shall be an official of the State of Alaska with expertise in salmon conservation and management; and

four shall be knowledgeable and experienced with regard to the salmon fisheries on the Yukon River.

The Panel member described in subsection (a)(1) shall be appointed by the Secretary of State.

The Panel member described in subsection (a)(2) shall be appointed by the Governor of Alaska.

The Panel members described in subsection (a)(3) shall be appointed by the Secretary of State from a list of at least 3 individuals nominated for each position by the Governor of Alaska. The Governor of Alaska may consider suggestions for nominations provided by organizations with expertise in Yukon River salmon fisheries. The Governor of Alaska may make appropriate nominations to allow for, and the Secretary of State shall appoint, at least one member under subsection (a)(3) who is qualified to represent the interests of Lower Yukon River fishing districts, and at least one member who is qualified to represent the interests of Upper Yukon River fishing districts. At least one of the Panel members under subsection (a)(3) shall be an Alaska Native.