(1) The first commissioners shall be appointed by the county court in the order creating the airport commission.
(2) Of the commissioners first appointed, one (1) shall serve for a term of one (1) year, one (1) shall serve for a term of two (2) years, one (1) shall serve for a term of three (3) years, one (1) shall serve for a term of four (4) years, one (1) shall serve for a term of five (5) years, one (1) shall serve for a term of six (6) years, and one (1) shall serve for a term of seven (7) years, to be determined by lot at the first meeting of the commission.
(3) Upon the expiration of the respective terms, successor commissioners shall be appointed by the remaining commissioners, subject to the approval of the county court, for a term of seven (7) years.
(4) In the event of a vacancy occurring on the commission, the remaining commissioners shall, subject to the approval of the county court, appoint a commissioner to serve the unexpired term.
(5) The commissioner shall file the oath required of public officials by law in the State of Arkansas.