SECTION 70:1-1-2. Council members  


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  • (a)   The Council shall consist of fifteen (15) members appointed by the Governor with the approval of the State Senate. Members shall be individuals who have a real and active interest in the arts and an understanding of the value of these pursuits to our society. [53 O.S., Section 163]
    (b)   The term of office of each member shall be three (3) years beginning July 1 of the year of appointment, or until a successor has been appointed and qualified for the office. The Governor shall appoint five members on or before July 1 of each year. A vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the term only. No person may be appointed to the Council for more than two consecutive terms. [53 O.S., Section 163]