Following the initial term of a member, the Commission members shall serve staggered terms of five (5) years or until a member ceases to hold the office or position that qualified the member for the appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualified.

Vacancies occurring before the expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided for the members first appointed.

The Commission members shall receive no salary for serving on the Commission. All Commission members who are not members of the Legislature shall receive necessary travel expenses in accordance with the provisions of the State Travel Reimbursement Act by the employing agency. Members of the Commission not employed by the state or its political subdivisions shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with the provisions of the State Travel Reimbursement Act by the appointing authority's employing agency. Legislative members shall be reimbursed pursuant to Section 456 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

Added by Laws 1994, HB 1249, c. 355, § 3, emerg. eff. July 1, 1994; Amended by Laws 1997, HB 1213, c. 133, § 36, emerg. eff. April 22, 1997 (superseded document available).