There is in the Department of Fair Employment and Housing the Fair Employment and Housing Council. The council shall consist of seven members, to be known as council members, who shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and one of whom shall be designated as chairperson by the Governor. The term of office of each member of the council shall be for four years. The Director of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing shall serve as a nonvoting ex-officio member of the council.