2005 Idaho Code - 20-201A — BOARD CREATED -- APPOINTMENT -- NONPARTISAN -- TERMS -- VACANCIES -- DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

                                  TITLE  20
                        STATE PRISON AND COUNTY JAILS
                                  CHAPTER 2
                          STATE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS
    20-201A.  BOARD CREATED -- APPOINTMENT -- NONPARTISAN -- TERMS --
VACANCIES -- DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY. (1) There is hereby created a
nonpartisan board of three (3) members to be known as the state board of
correction, referred to in this chapter as the board, appointed by the
governor to exercise the duties imposed by law. The board shall be the
constitutional board of correction prescribed by section 5, article X, of the
constitution of the state of Idaho. Not more than two (2) members shall belong
to the same political party. Any person appointed a member of the board shall
hold office for six (6) years. Vacancies in the membership of the board shall
be filled in the same manner in which the original appointments are made.
    (2)  The board may transfer to the commission of pardons and parole any
and all authority and power as it deems necessary to fulfill the duties,
responsibilities and intent of this chapter and the other duties imposed upon
it by law.