The five members of the Transportation Commission are appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate (Mont. Const. art. VI, §8) and statutory requirements for residency, geographic representation and party affiliation. At least one must have specific knowledge of Indian culture and tribal transportation needs, and must be selected by the governor after consultation with the Montana members of the Montana-Wyoming Tribal Leaders Council. No elected or appointed state official or state employee may serve on the commission (Mont. Code Ann. §2-15-2502). The MDT director is appointed by the governor to hold office until the end of the governor's term, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and serves at the pleasure of the governor (Mont. Code Ann. §2-15-2501 and §2-15-111).