Section 41. State commission of correction; organization

1. There shall be
  within the executive department a state  commission  of  correction.  It
  shall  consist  of three persons to be appointed by the governor, by and
  with the advice and consent of the senate. The governor shall  designate
  one  of  the  appointed  members  as  chairman  to  serve as such at the
  pleasure of the governor.  The members shall devote full time  to  their
  duties and shall hold no other salaried public position.
    2.  The  members  shall  hold office for terms of five years; provided
  that of the three members first appointed, one shall serve for a term of
  two years, one shall serve for a term of three years and one shall serve
  for a term of five  years  from  January  first  next  succeeding  their
  appointment.  No  member shall serve for more than ten years. Any member
  of the commission may be removed by the  governor  for  cause  after  an
  opportunity to be heard in his defense.
    3.  Any  member  chosen  to  fill  a  vacancy  created  other  than by
  expiration of term shall be appointed for  the  unexpired  term  of  the
  member whom he is to succeed.  Vacancies caused by expiration of term or
  otherwise shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments.