(a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall consist of nine (9) members who are residents and electors of this state, to be appointed by the Governor and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b) At least two (2) members shall reside in each congressional district as the districts exist on August 1, 1985.
(c) For each member appointed to a regular term, the term of office shall commence on January 15 following the expiration date of the prior term and shall end on January 14 of the seventh year following the year in which the regular term commenced.
(d) Any vacancies arising in the membership of the commission for any reason other than expiration of the regular terms for which such members were appointed shall be filled by appointment by the Governor and to be thereafter effective until the expiration of those terms, subject, however, to the confirmation of the Senate when it is next in session.
(e) Before entering upon his or her duties, each member of the commission shall take and subscribe and file in the office of the Secretary of State an oath to support the United States Constitution and the Arkansas Constitution, and to faithfully perform the duties of the office upon which he or she is about to enter.
(f) Members of the commission shall receive no pay for their services but may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. and § 15-20-207.