Rule 10.03 Terms of Office of Members

People who serve on these judicial commissions serve for six years at a time, unless another rule (Rule 10.04) says otherwise. This applies to both members who are elected to the commission and members who are appointed to it.

The rule also lists when the terms of the original commission members ended, going back to the 1970s. This was used to set up a rotating schedule, so that not all members' terms end at the same time. Each new six-year term starts right after the previous term ends, keeping the rotation going.

In practical terms, this rule just explains how long commission members serve and how their terms are staggered over time. It does not affect how cases are handled, but it helps keep the commissions running smoothly with experienced members cycling in and out at different times.