((a)) ** In general** The corporate board of directors of each grantee under this chapter—

((1)) shall be bipartisan;

((2)) shall, except as otherwise provided in this Act, have the sole responsibility to operate their respective grantees within the jurisdiction of their respective States of incorporation;

((3)) shall be composed of not fewer than 5 members, who shall be qualified individuals who are not employed in the public sector; and

((4)) shall appoint successors in the event of vacancies on their respective boards, in accordance with applicable bylaws.

((b)) ** Not Federal employees** No employee of any grantee under this chapter may be a Federal employee.