Justices — quorum.

1. The supreme court consists of seven justices. A majority of the justices sitting constitutes a quorum, but fewer than three justices is not a quorum. 2. Justices of the supreme court shall be nominated and appointed and shall stand for retention in office as provided in chapter 46 . Justices of the supreme court shall qualify for office as provided in chapter 63 . 83 Acts, ch 186, §5101, 10201 ; 98 Acts, ch 1184, §1, 4