20-2-502. Appointment of commissioners to the education commission of the states. (1) The seven members of the education commission of the states representing Montana are:

(a) the governor;

(b) one senator appointed by the committee on committees;

(c) one representative appointed by the speaker of the house;

(d) the superintendent of public instruction; and

(e) three persons appointed by the governor, including:

(i) one educator engaged in the field of higher education; and

(ii) two educators engaged in the field of K-12 education.

(2) The term of each commissioner appointed by the legislature is 4 years, and legislators shall serve until the expiration of their appointments, even though their legislative terms may have ended. The commissioners appointed by the governor shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.