§ 41. State commission of correction; organization. 1. There shall be
within the executive department a state commission of correction. It
shall consist of three persons to be appointed by the governor, by and
with the advice and consent of the senate. The governor shall designate
one of the appointed members as chairman to serve as such at the
pleasure of the governor. The members shall devote full time to their
duties and shall hold no other salaried public position.

2. The members shall hold office for terms of five years; provided
that of the three members first appointed, one shall serve for a term of
two years, one shall serve for a term of three years and one shall serve
for a term of five years from January first next succeeding their
appointment. No member shall serve for more than ten years. Any member
of the commission may be removed by the governor for cause after an
opportunity to be heard in his defense.

3. Any member chosen to fill a vacancy created other than by
expiration of term shall be appointed for the unexpired term of the
member whom he is to succeed. Vacancies caused by expiration of term or
otherwise shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments.