20-25-806: Appointment of commissioners to the western interstate commission for higher education.

(1) In making the appointments of commissioners provided for in 20-25-801, the governor shall appoint three members as follows:

(a) one member who is an educator engaged in the field of higher education in Montana;

(b) one member who is engaged in a professional occupation; and

(c) one member who is a legislator.

(2) The term of each commissioner is 4 years as provided in the compact. The legislator appointed shall serve until the expiration of the term of appointment, even though the legislative term may have ended.