Term Of Office Of Council Members — Filling Of Vacancies

TITLE 61 PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATION CHAPTER 12 PACIFIC NORTHWEST ELECTRIC POWER AND CONSERVATION PLANNING COUNCIL 61-1203. Term of office of council members — Filling of vacancies. (1) Unless removed at the governor’s pleasure, each member appointed to the council shall serve for a term of three (3) years, except that, with respect to members initially appointed, the governor shall designate one (1) member to serve a term of two (2) years and one (1) member to serve a term of three (3) years. Absent removal by the governor, terms shall commence and end on January 15. (2)  Initial appointments to the council shall be made within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this chapter. A vacancy on the council shall be filled for the unexpired term by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate. If such appointment is made during the recess of the legislature, it shall be subject to confirmation during its next ensuing session. (3)  Each member shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified.