Boards and Commissions

Governor appoints 9 members with advice and consent of Senate, not more than 5 from the same political party. 1 must represent the interests of petroleum refiners, 1 must represent the interests of petroleum marketers, 1 must represent the interests of retail petroleum dealers, 1 must represent the interests of local governments, 1 must have experience in casualty and fire or pollution liability insurance, 2 must represent the interests of businesses that own petroleum underground storage tanks and that are not primarily engaged in the sale of petroleum, and 2 must be registered professional engineers with experience in geology or environmental engineering who must represent the interests of the public and not be associated with the petroleum industry. The Treasurer of State and the Directors of Commerce and Environmental Protection, or their designees, are ex officio members. Each appointed member must give a surety bond to the state in the amount of at least $25,000, and the chairperson must give a surety bond in the amount of at least $50,000, with the amounts determined by the Board.