Any vacancy on the commission occurring by the failure of the public member or alternate member to continue in his or her position due to a change in status making the member ineligible to serve, or due to death, removal, resignation, or disqualification, shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by the secretary from nominees recommended by the commission. That person shall fulfill all the qualifications set forth in this article as required for the member whose office he or she is to fill.