After the expiration of the term of each Delaware Commissioner and each succeeding Commissioner thereafter, the Governor shall, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a successor, who shall hold office for a term of 5 years or until the Commissioner’s successor has been appointed and qualified. In making such appointments, the Governor shall endeavor to appoint as Commissioners a representative number of women and minorities.

17 Del. C. 1953, § ?1714; 53 Del. Laws, c. 145; 67 Del. Laws, c. 251, § ?2; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1;