Prior to October 17, 1978, the governor shall, with the advice and consent of the senate, appoint a six member board of regents to assume the general control and management of Harris-Stowe College. The members of the board shall serve for terms of six years each, except for the members first appointed, two of whom shall serve two-year terms, two of whom shall serve four-year terms, and two of whom shall serve six-year terms. Not more than three of the regents shall be affiliated with any one political party.

(L. 1978 S.B. 703 § 2)