[nfbmi-talk] also relevent to eo 2012-10

[joe harcz Comcast]

>From the State constitution :
Boards heading departments; appointment, term, removal. 

When a board or commission is at the head of a principal department, unless elected or appointed as 

otherwise provided in this constitution, the members thereof shall be appointed by the governor by and with 

the advice and consent of the senate. The term of office and procedure for removal of such members shall be 

as prescribed in this constitution or by law. 

Boards and commissions, maximum term. 

Terms of office of any board or commission created or enlarged after the effective date of this constitution 

shall not exceed four years except as otherwise authorized in this constitution. The terms of office of existing 

boards and commissions which are longer than four years shall not be further extended except as provided in 

this constitution.