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Guide to Model Language for Commissioner Selection Resolution*

* This is a guide to the model language only. Once adapted by a state legislature the content could vary.

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The Model Language is comprised of 13 sections.

* Section 1: Specifies that the resolution applies to an Article V convention for proposing amendments.
* Section 2: Definitions of Terms.
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Section 3: Qualifications to be a Commissioner.

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* Must be US Citizen & at least 25 years old.
* Must be a Resident of the State & registered to vote in the State.
* Must not be a federal lobbyist, a federal employee, or a federal contractor.
* Must not have held a federal office or received felony convictions within the last 10 years.
* See Model Language for details and exhaustive list.
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Section 4: Commissioner Selection and Removal process.
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* Appointed by the Legislature. (A)
* There should always be an odd number of Commissioners. (B)
* Commissioners can be recalled at any time for any reason by the legislature. (C)
* Commissioners can be recalled/suspended by the Advisory Committee for exceeding the scope of their authority. (D)
* See Model Language for details
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Section 5: Components of the Commission that limit the Commissioners' authority.

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* Commissioners must support traditional convention rules & that each state has one vote. (A1)
* Commissioners can not vote to alter the text of: the original Constitution, the Bill of Rights, or Amendments 13, 14, 15, 19, 23, 24, and 26. (A2)
* Commissioners will be limited to the subject matter of the 34 state applications that triggered the convention (B1)
* Commissioners will be limited by any other instructions issued by the state legislature. (B2)
* The state legislature can issue additional instructions to Commissioners at any time (C)
* See Model Language for details.
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* Section 6: The Commissioner's Oath of office and filing instructions.
* Section 7: What the Commissioner's credentials will be and how they will be issued.
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Section 8: Filling Vacancies.
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* Interim Commissioner(s) will be selected by the Advisory Committee.
* Permanent Replacement(s) appointed by the State Legislature.
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Section 9: Compensation and Expenses of Commissioners.

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* Commissioners receive the same pay as State Representatives. (A)
* Commissioners receive same compensation for expenses as State Representative. (B)
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* Section 10: Specifies the gifts Commissioners can and can not accept.
* Section 11: Rules for Commissioners regarding behavior & decision making.
* Section 12: How the Advisory Committee is selected and functions.
* Section 13: Procedure to be followed in the event that a Commissioner exceeds their authority.

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Created:	2024-01-02 19:07 GMT
Updated:	2025-05-30 19:34 GMT
Published:	2024-01-02 05:00 GMT
Converted:	2025-11-11 12:41 GMT
Change Author:	Sarah Santana
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