(a) The Panel established under § 34-2202.06e shall be composed of 9 experts who, at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge in at least one of the following professional fields: (1) Water quality; (2) Water treatment; (3) Toxicology; (4) Public health; (5) Civil engineering; or (6) Environmental engineering. (b) Of the 9 Panel members, one shall be the General Manager or the General Manager’s designee, and one shall be a representative from the Washington Aqueduct. (c) Panel members shall be appointed by the Mayor in consultation with the General Manager and the Council.