1. A European Health Data Space Board (the ‘EHDS Board’) is hereby established to facilitate cooperation and the exchange of information among Member States and the Commission. The EHDS Board shall be composed of two representatives per Member State, namely one representative for primary use purposes and one for secondary use purposes, nominated by each Member State. Each Member State shall have one vote. Members of the EHDS Board shall undertake to act in the public interest and in an independent manner.