Sec. 39.25.060. - Personnel board.

(a) The personnel board is composed of three members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the legislature meeting in joint session. The term of office of a member is six years. A vacancy in an unexpired term shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the remainder of the term. The appointment is subject to confirmation in the same manner as a full-term appointment.

(b) Members of the board may not be employees of the state. Not more than two members of the board may be members of the same political party.

(c) A board member may be removed by the governor only for cause.

(d) A member of the board may receive a per diem allowance and transportation expenses incurred in carrying out the member's duties.