475.02  Florida Real Estate Commission.--

(1)  There is created within the department the Florida Real Estate Commission. The commission shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Four members must be licensed brokers, each of whom has held an active license for the 5 years preceding appointment; one member must be a licensed broker or a licensed salesperson who has held an active license for the 2 years preceding appointment; and two members must be persons who are not, and have never been, brokers or salespersons. At least one member of the commission must be 60 years of age or older. The current members may complete their present terms unless removed for cause.

(2)  Members shall be appointed for 4-year terms.