(a) The Arkansas Geological Survey shall consist of seven (7) members, residents and electors of this state, to be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b) Each congressional district shall be represented by membership on the survey.
(c) Terms of office shall commence on January 15 following the expiration date of the prior term and shall end on January 14 of the seventh year following the year in which the term commenced.
(d) Any vacancies arising in the membership of the survey for any reason other than expiration of the regular terms for which the members were appointed shall be filled by appointment by the Governor, to be thereafter effective until the expiration of the regular terms, subject, however, to the confirmation of the Senate when it is next in session.
(e) Before entering upon his or her duties, each member of the survey shall take and subscribe, and file in the office of the Secretary of State, an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, and to faithfully perform the duties of the office upon which he or she is about to enter.
(f) Members of the survey shall receive no pay for their services but may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with ยง 25-16-901 et seq.
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