1. An alcoholic beverages commission is created within the department. The commission is composed of five members, not more than three of whom shall belong to the same political party.
2. Members shall be appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate. Appointments shall be for five-year staggered terms beginning and ending as provided by section 69.19. A member may be reappointed for one additional term.
3. Members of the commission shall be chosen on the basis of managerial ability and experience as business executives. Not more than two members of the commission may be the holder of or have an interest in a permit or license to manufacture alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer or to sell alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer at wholesale or retail.
4. Any commission member shall be subject to removal for any of the causes and in the manner provided by chapter 66 relating to removal from office. Removal shall not be in lieu of any other punishment that may be prescribed by the laws of this state.
5. Any vacancy on the commission shall be filled in the same manner as regular appointments are made for the unexpired portion of the regular term.
86 Acts, ch 1245, §732; 2015 Acts, ch 30, §39; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §2356
Confirmation, see §2.32