1. (a) The term of a member appointed to the panel under section 2(1) through 2(5) of this chapter is four (4) years.
2. (b) Members of the panel may be reappointed to successive terms. However, a member may not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. An appointing authority may replace a member at any time during the member's term.

3. (c) Notwithstanding section 2 of this chapter or this section, a member:

   1. (1) who is a member of the general assembly; and

   2. (2) whose term has not expired on or before July 1, 2026;

      may finish the remainder of the term. The person appointed to fill that position serves for a four (4) year term as described in subsection (a).

As added by P.L.53-2014, SEC.119. Amended by P.L.85-2017, SEC.66; P.L.42-2024, SEC.98; P.L.135-2026, SEC.58.