The governor, with the advice and consent of the council, may appoint commissioners in the states, territories, districts and dependencies of the United States, and one or more commissioners in every foreign country, to hold office for three years from the date of their respective appointments.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 222, § 4
Appointment of commissioners; term
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