The commissioner of this state serving on the vehicle equipment safety commission shall be appointed by the governor from among the members of the legislative council, consistent with the provisions of section 2-3-311, C.R.S. The commissioner of this state, appointed pursuant to this section, may designate the executive director of the department of revenue to serve in his place and stead on the vehicle equipment safety commission. Subject to the provisions of the compact and bylaws of the vehicle equipment safety commission, the authority and responsibilities of the alternate shall be as determined by the commissioner designating such alternate.