The governor with the advice and consent of the senate shall appoint the first members of the commission for terms of 1, 2, 3, and 4 years, commencing on July 1, 1964. Except for terms commenced before the effective date of section 6a, the term of office of a member of the commission shall be for 3 years. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired terms. Each member shall give to the people of the state a bond in the penal sum of $25,000.00, with sureties approved by the state treasurer, conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the duties of his or her office, the premium to be paid from the state transportation fund.
MCL 247.803