Director Hayden established the board and it was a practice of CIA Directors from both political parties to continue the board.
Hayden, CIA Director from May 30, 2006February 13, 2009.
Appointed by Bush43, retained by Ovomit for a few weeks.
Replaced by Leon Panetta
And everyone agrees that Leon Panetta checked his political hat when he walked in the door at the CIA. (PHOOEY)