The seven members of the Transportation Commission are appointed to six-year terms by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and within statutory requirements for party affiliation and geographic representation (Wyo. Stat. §24-2-101). The director of WYDOT is nominated by the Transportation Commission-which must submit a minimum of three names of qualified candidates-and appointed by the governor (Wyo. Stat. §24-2-105). A commissioner or the director may be removed at the governors pleasure (Wyo. Stat. §9-1-202).