54-2503. RACING COMMISSION CREATED — APPOINTMENT — REMOVAL — CLAIMS. There is hereby created in the Idaho state police the Idaho state racing commission, to consist of three (3) members, who shall be citizens, residents, and qualified electors of the state of Idaho.

The members of said commission shall be appointed by the governor within thirty (30) days after this act takes effect, one (1) for a term to expire on the Thursday following the second Monday in January, 1965, and one (1) for a term to expire on the Thursday following the second Monday in January, 1967, and one (1) for a term to expire on the Thursday following the second Monday in January, 1969, and upon the expiration of the term of any member of said commission, the governor shall appoint a successor for a term of six (6) years. All appointments to the Idaho state racing commission shall be subject to the approval of the senate.

Each member shall hold office until his successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by appointment to be made by the governor for the unexpired term.

Any member may be removed from office by the governor for cause after a public hearing. Notice of said hearing shall fix the time and place of hearing and shall specify the charges. Copy of the notice of hearing shall be served on the member by mailing the same to the member at his last known address at least ten (10) days before the date fixed for said hearing.

History:

[54-2503, added 1963, ch. 64, sec. 3, p. 246; am. 1969, ch. 221, sec. 1, p. 724; am. 1971, ch. 259, sec. 1, p. 1037; am. 1974, ch. 27, sec. 192, p. 811; am. 1987, ch. 316, sec. 3, p. 661; am. 2000, ch. 469, sec. 127, p. 1587.]