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The Chairperson shall be appointed for an initial term of seven (7) years. One Associate Commissioner shall be appointed for the term of five (5) years and the other for a term of four (4) years. All other appointments shall be for terms of seven (7) years. The members of the Commission shall hold office for their term of appointment and until their successors take office. In case a vacancy arises before the expiration of the term of appointment of a Commissioner, the Governor shall designate a new Commissioner with the advice and consent of the Senate, for the remainder of the term of the Commissioner thus being replaced. History —Aug. 3, 2004, No. 184, § 13.3.