(1) There is a state library commission.
(2) This commission is composed of the following members:
(a) the state superintendent of public instruction or the superintendent's designee;
(b) five persons appointed by the governor, who shall serve staggered terms of 3 years; and
(c) a librarian appointed by the commissioner of higher education from one of the six units of the Montana university system, who shall serve a term of 3 years.
(3) The commission shall annually elect a presiding officer from its membership.
(4) The members of the commission must be compensated and receive travel expenses as provided for in 2-15-124.