7-32-126. Vacancies and succession. (1) In case of a vacancy for any cause, a new member must be appointed in the same manner as the person replaced. The appointee shall serve out the unexpired portion of the term of the person replaced.

(2) The successor for a commission member whose term has expired must be appointed in the same manner used to appoint the commission member that the person succeeds.

(3) A member of a public safety commission is eligible for reappointment to the commission at the end of a term.