947.03  Commissioners; tenure and removal.--

(1)  Unless otherwise provided by law, each commissioner serving on July 1, 1983, shall be permitted to remain in office until completion of his or her current term. Upon the expiration of the term, a successor shall be appointed in the manner prescribed pursuant to the provisions of this section, unless otherwise provided by law. Members appointed by the Governor and Cabinet shall be appointed for terms of 6 years, unless otherwise provided by law. No person is eligible to be appointed for more than two consecutive 6-year terms.

(2)  Vacancies in the membership of the commission shall be filled by the Governor and Cabinet for the unexpired term in the manner provided for in s. 947.02.

(3)  Each member appointed by the Governor and Cabinet is accountable to the Governor and Cabinet for the proper performance of the duties of his or her office. The Governor and Cabinet may remove from office any such member for malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, drunkenness, incompetence, or permanent inability to perform official duties or for pleading guilty or nolo contendere to, or being found guilty of, a felony. All such removals shall be submitted to the Senate for its consent as provided by the constitution.