Section 26. There shall be a board of commissioners on uniform state laws, consisting of three suitable persons, who shall be appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the council, for five year terms. Within thirty days after the appointment of such commissioners, they shall meet and organize. The governor may remove for cause any or all of said commissioners.

Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 6 sec. 26

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
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