§29-1H-2. Appointment of members of commission.

In pursuance of Article 2 of the Compact, the Governor of the State of West Virginia, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint two persons as members of the Appalachian States Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission from the State of West Virginia, each of whom shall be a resident and citizen of the state. The term of the member of the Commission first appointed shall be two years and of the other shall be four years, and their successors shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for terms of four years each. Each member of the Commission shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and qualified. Vacancies occurring in the office of any such member for any reason or cause shall be filled by appointment by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for the unexpired term.