The six members of the State Transportation Commission are appointed to staggered six-year terms by the governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate and subject to statutory requirements for geographic representation and residency. Commissioners serve at the pleasure of the governor. If the governor fails to follow the procedure for Senate confirmation, however, the Senate appoints and confirms the commissioners and must approve their removal (N.M. Stat. Ann. §67-3-2 to §67-3-5). The secretary of transportation is appointed by the governor, with the approval of the transportation commission and the advice and consent of the Senate (N.M. Stat. Ann. §67-3-23).