The five members of the Oregon Transportation Commission are appointed to four-year terms by the governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate and within statutory requirements for residency, geographic representation and party affiliation (Or. Rev. Stat. §184.612; Or. Const. art. III, §4). The director of transportation is appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and holds office at the pleasure of the governor (Or. Rev. Stat. §184.620).