Rule 3. Commission Membership

(a)

Vacancies. Upon the death, resignation, or permanent incapacitation

of a member of the Commission, the chair shall notify the appointing authority and

request that the vacancy, created by the death, resignation, or permanent

incapacitation, be filled. The appointment of a successor shall be for the former

member’s unexpired term. The successor shall, thereafter, be eligible to serve two

consecutive three-year terms.

(b)

Disqualifications. If, for any reason, a Commission member becomes

disqualified to serve on the Commission, the appointing authority shall be notified

and requested to take appropriate action. If a member resigns or is removed, then

the appointment of a successor shall be for the former member’s unexpired term.

The successor shall, thereafter, be eligible to serve two consecutive three-year terms.

(c)

Conflicts of Interest and Recusals. All Commission members must

abide by the Commission’s Recusal of Commission Members and Ex Officio Members

Policy.

(d)

Compensation. Under N.C.G.S. § 138-5, members of the Commission

may receive compensation for their services at the rate of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per

diem for each day of service, and reimbursement of subsistence and travel at the rates

allowed to State boards and commissions. Ex officio members of the Commission

shall receive no compensation for their services. In the chair’s discretion, an ex officio

member may be reimbursed for his or her out-of-pocket expenses necessarily incurred

on behalf of the Commission and for his or her mileage, subsistence, and other travel

expenses at the per diem rate established by statutes and regulations applicable to

State boards and commissions.

History Note.

373 N.C. 606.