Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 247. Highways § 247.803

Sec. 3. The governor with the advice and consent of the senate shall appoint the first members of the commission for terms of 1, 2, 3, and 4 years, commencing on July 1, 1964. Except for terms commenced before the effective date of section 6a,  1 the term of office of a member of the commission shall be for 3 years. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired terms. Each member shall give to the people of the state a bond in the penal sum of $25,000.00, with sureties approved by the state treasurer, conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the duties of his or her office, the premium to be paid from the state transportation fund.