- (a) There is established the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission as a regulatory and quasi-judicial agency of the state. The commission consists of two members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the legislature in joint session.
- (b) The governor shall designate one member of the commission as chair of the commission. The designated member serves as chair for a term of two years and may be designated chair for successive two-year terms. When there is a vacancy in the executive director position, the member serving as chair is responsible for and has authority over the internal administrative and personnel practices and procedures of the commission.