1. (1)(a) A member appointed to a designated entity shall serve a four-year term.

   1. (b) If a designated entity has a vacancy, a new member may be appointed for the rest of the previous member's term.
   2. (c) A member of a designated entity may be reappointed.
   3. (d) The terms of the designated entity's members shall be staggered so that half of the members of the designated entity are appointed every two years.

2. (2)(a) A designated entity shall elect a chair and a vice-chair, or in the alternative may elect two co-chairs.

   1. (b) A chair or vice-chair shall serve a two-year term, which may be renewed.
   2. (c) A vacancy in the office of chair or vice-chair shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by a member of the designated entity who is elected by a majority of the members of the designated entity.
3. (3) The commission shall provide support staff to a designated entity.
4. (4) In the event a member of a designated entity who does not hold an ex officio position has three unexcused absences, the member may be replaced.
5. (5) If an appointed member ceases to meet the qualifications of the appointment or accepts another position which creates a conflict of interest, the member's appointment will immediately end, and a replacement shall be appointed to fill the unexpired term.
6. (6) A designated entity shall meet as often as necessary to carry out its designated duties.

KEY: designation of duties

Date of Last Change: May 22, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63M-7-204(2)