The commissioners first appointed in any county shall hold office for the term of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years respectively, as indicated and fixed in their orders of appointment. Thereafter all commissioners shall hold office for the full term of 5 years and vacancies shall be filled by the board of chosen freeholders by appointment for the unexpired term only.

Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 657, s. 80; L.1962, c. 116, s. 2, eff. July 17, 1962.