(a) The alternate commissioner shall fill the vacancy of the paired commissioner. Any additional vacancies must be filled by the advisory committee's selection of an alternate commissioner until such time as a vote by a joint session of the general assembly selects a permanent replacement.
(b) An alternate commissioner shall:(1) Act in the place of the paired commissioner when the paired commissioner is absent from the Article V convention; or(2) Replace the paired commissioner if the paired commissioner vacates the office.
(1) Act in the place of the paired commissioner when the paired commissioner is absent from the Article V convention; or
(2) Replace the paired commissioner if the paired commissioner vacates the office.