The ADOT director is nominated and appointed by the governor, with the consent of the Senate (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. §28-361 and §38-211). The members of the Transportation Board are appointed to six-year terms by the governor, with the consent of the Senate, within statutory requirements for residency and taxpayer status. Each member of the board represents one of the states transportation districts (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. §28-302 and §38-211).