(1) In the Education and Labor Cabinet, there shall be an Unemployment Insurance Commission composed of the secretary or his or her duly authorized representative, as ex officio chairman and two (2) members appointed by the Governor.
(2) The secretary shall represent the state and the public. One (1) member shall be appointed as a representative of labor and one (1) as a representative of employers. The chairman and one (1) other member of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
(3) The members representing labor and employers shall be appointed on the basis of their merit and fitness to perform their duties and exercise the responsibilities of their offices. They shall be citizens of this state and not less than thirty (30) years of age.
(4) The terms of each member appointed to represent labor and employers shall be for four (4) years from the date of appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualified, except that appointments to vacancies shall be for the unexpired term.
(5) The compensation of the members representing labor and employers shall be $12,000 each per annum. Effective:July 1, 2022