(a) The Commission may establish, and from time to time alter, such plan of organization as it may deem expedient, and may incur expenses within the limits of funds available to it.
(b) The Commission shall elect annually by a majority of the full Commission one of its members, other than the chairman, to serve as vice-chairman for the ensuing year. The vice-chairman shall be empowered to carry out all of the responsibilities of the chairman during his absence, disqualification, or inability to serve.
(c) The Commission shall appoint an executive director who shall serve at its pleasure and shall be responsible for the conduct of its administrative affairs. No person shall be eligible for such appointment unless he shall have at least five (5) years of responsible experience in public or business administration or possesses broad management skills.
(d) The Commission may employ such other personnel as it deems necessary. All employees of the Commission, excluding commissioners, shall serve at its pleasure. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, the Commission may employ legal counsel who shall represent the Commission in any proceeding to which it is a party, and who shall render legal advice to the Commission upon its request. The Commission may contract for the services of other professional, technical and operational personnel and consultants as may be necessary to the performance of its responsibilities under this chapter. Members and employees of the Commission shall be enrolled in the Government Employees' Retirement System.