Section 508D.5 - Board of directors1. The members of the board of directors shall be selected by the member guaranty associations. The number of members of the board and their terms shall be established in the plan of operation. Vacancies on the board shall be filled for the remaining period of the term by a majority vote of the remaining board members. In determining voting rights, each member guaranty association shall be entitled to one vote in person or by proxy.2. The initial board of directors of the facility shall be established by the Iowa life and health insurance guaranty association and shall consist of not less than five nor more than nine members. The initial board of directors shall adopt a plan of operation for the facility as provided in section 508D.7.3. Members of the board of directors are entitled to reasonable compensation for expenses incurred in attending meetings of the board or while on business conducted on behalf of the facility. Members of the board may also be compensated by the facility for their services provided as members of the board as provided in the plan of operation.