(a)
Except as provided in subdivision (b), the term of office of the elected commissioners is three years from the date of their election and until their successors are qualified and elected.
(b)
With respect to the first elected members of the commission, two of the handlers from District 1 and two of the handlers from District 2 shall serve for three years, and two of the handlers from District 1 and one of the handlers from District 2 shall serve for two years, with the determination of the term of each member to be made by lot.
(c)
With respect to the term commencing in 2001 only, the alternate handler member who pays assessments exclusively on eggs or egg products produced outside of California shall serve for two years. Thereafter, the term of this member shall be as otherwise provided by this chapter.
(d)
An elected or appointed commissioner shall not serve more than three consecutive terms.