20-25-806. Appointment of commissioners to the western interstate commission for higher education. (1) In making the appointments of commissioners provided for in 20-25-801, the governor shall appoint three members as follows:

Terms Used In Montana Code 20-25-806

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of higher education created by Article X, section 9, subsection (2), of the Montana constitution and 2-15-1506. See Montana Code 20-1-101

(a)one member who is an educator engaged in the field of higher education in Montana;

(b)one member who is engaged in a professional occupation; and

(c)one member who is a legislator.

(2)The term of each commissioner is 4 years as provided in the compact. The legislator appointed shall serve until the expiration of the term of appointment, even though the legislative term may have ended.