One person who by training and vocation represents labor and one person who by training and vocation represents employers of differing political parties appointed by the president of the senate. Of the members first appointed to the commission by the governor, one member each representing labor and management shall serve an initial term of two years, one member each representing labor and management shall serve a term of four years, and the remaining two members shall serve full six-year terms. The members initially appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate shall serve a term of six years. Thereafter, members shall be appointed to and serve full six-year terms. Members are eligible for reappointment to any number of additional terms.
Legislative members are eligible for reappointment.
Vacancies on the committee shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. All members of the committee shall serve without additional compensation but shall be reimbursed by the bureau of workers' compensation for actual and necessary expenses. The labor-management government advisory committee shall recommend to the administrator three candidates for the position of director of rehabilitation. The candidates shall be chosen for their ability and background in the field of rehabilitation. The administrator shall select a director from the list of candidates.