Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court judge; eligibility.

No person shall be eligible for the office of judge of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court unless he or she: (1) Is at least thirty years of age; (2) Is a citizen of the United States; (3) Has been engaged in the practice of law in the State of Nebraska for at least five years, which may include prior service as a judge; (4) Is currently admitted to practice before the Nebraska Supreme Court; and (5) Is a resident of the State of Nebraska, and remains a resident of such state during the period of service. This section shall not apply to a person serving as a judge of the Nebraska Workmen's Compensation Court on August 24, 1979, who continues to serve as a judge of the Nebraska Workmen's Compensation Court after August 24, 1979, and prior to July 17, 1986, and who continues to serve as a judge of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court on and after July 17, 1986.