(a) The Black History Commission of Arkansas shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be residents and electors of this state. The members shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b) The term of office of each member of the commission shall commence on January 15 following the expiration date of his or her predecessor's term and shall end on January 14 of the seventh year following the year in which the term commenced.
(c) The membership of the commission shall be made up of persons who are citizens of the state at large and who have demonstrated an interest in the collection, recordation, preservation, and development of the history of black Arkansans.
(d) Any vacancies arising in the membership of the commission for any reason other than expiration of the regular terms for which the members were appointed shall be filled by appointment by the Governor, and to be thereafter effective until the expiration of the regular terms, subject, however, to the confirmation of the Senate when it is next in session.
(e) The commission shall select from its membership a chair and a vice chair.
(f) Members of the commission may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.