7-14-4612. Organization and operation of commission. (1) The powers of each commission are vested in the current members of the commission.

(2) The appointing officer shall designate which of the members of the commission is the first presiding officer, but when the office of presiding officer of the commission becomes vacant, the commission shall elect a presiding officer from among its members. The term of office as presiding officer of the commission, unless otherwise prescribed by the legislative body of the city, must be for the calendar year or for that portion of a year remaining after each presiding officer is designated or elected.

(3) Members must receive their actual and necessary expenses, including traveling expenses, and may receive other compensation that the legislative body may prescribe.