The member of the New England Interstate Planning Commission and his alternate who represent this state thereon shall be appointed by the Governor and shall serve at his pleasure. The alternate may act in the member's place and stead as contemplated by Article IV of the compact upon request of the member. The alternate shall not act, except in the absence of the member, and in no event shall the alternate cast a written vote pursuant to the thirty-day provision of Article VII of the compact.
(1967, P.A. 279, S. 2.)