Each member of the Commission shall receive a minimum compensation of $60,000.00 per annum, not to exceed $100,000.00 per annum. The Chairman shall receive $5,000.00 per annum in addition to his salary as a member of the Commission, the Chairman's salary not to exceed $105,000.00. Notwithstanding any other law, no officer or employee of the Government of the Virgin Islands shall be deemed to have forfeited or shall forfeit his office or employment, or any benefits or emoluments thereof, nor shall any retiree forfeit his retirement benefits, by accepting the office of either an ex officio or an appointed member of the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission, provided, however, that the retirement annuity of any retiree who accepts an appointment to the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission shall continue to be contributed and calculated at the same amount prior to his appointment.