§ 40.1-8-2 - Terms of appointment.
SECTION 40.1-8-2
§ 40.1-8-2 Terms of appointment. –(a) Of the non legislative members appointed originally under this chapter, onethird (1/3) shall be appointed for a term of one year; one third (1/3) shall beappointed for a term of two (2) years; and one third (1/3) shall be appointedfor a term of three (3) years. The two (2) legislative members shall serve forthe length of their current elected term in office and reappointment orreplacement shall be for like terms. Thereafter, vacancies created by theexpiration of terms shall be filled with appointments for terms of three (3)years. Members whose terms expire may be reappointed to succeed themselves.
(b) Vacancies occurring prior to the expiration of the termfor which appointed shall be filled by appointment in like manner for theremainder of the term.