A.R.S. § 41-981: Establishment of commission; members; terms

A. An Arizona commission on the arts is established consisting of fifteen members appointed by the governor. Members shall be qualified primarily for their demonstrated ability, good judgment and wide experience in fields related to the arts and shall be selected so as to insure geographic representation to all areas of the state.

B. Each member shall serve for a term of three years. Appointment to fill a vacancy resulting other than from expiration of term shall be for the unexpired term only. The governor shall designate a chairman and vice-chairman from the members of the commission to serve at the pleasure of the governor. The executive director is the chief executive officer of the commission.

C. Members of the commission shall not receive compensation for their services.

D. A member absent from three consecutive meetings of the commission without justifiable excuse constitutes an abandonment of the office and the governor shall appoint a person to fill the unexpired term.