(1) A council shall consist of fourteen (14) members appointed by the governor. The governor shall appoint two (2) members from each of the following categories: two (2) members who are county commissioners within the specified regional area; two (2) members who are at the time of appointment, elected members of a city government in the specified regional area; two (2) members who represent agricultural interests in the specified regional area; two (2) members who represent commercial interests in the specified regional area; two (2) members from industries located in the specified regional area; two (2) members from recognized Idaho environmental organizations; and two (2) members at large who are full-time residents of the specified regional area.
(2)  The terms of the members shall be three (3) years with the initial term to be staggered in terms of one (1), two (2), and three (3) years by the governor when he makes the original appointments.
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Terms Used In Idaho Code 39-6708

  • Council: means a regional air quality council established pursuant to this chapter. See Idaho Code 39-6705
  • Specified regional area: means a county or counties, or a defined geographical area, where air quality is threatened. See Idaho Code 39-6705
(3)  The governor shall designate one (1) member to serve as chair of the council.
(4)  Vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the governor.
(5)  All members of a council shall maintain their primary residence in the specified regional area during the term of the member’s appointment.