(2) Commissioners are appointed to staggered terms of 4 years, except for appointments described in subsection (3).
(3) A Commissioner appointed to fill a vacancy other than by expiration of a term is appointed for the unexpired term of the member whom such appointee is to succeed.
(4) A Commissioner is eligible for reappointment.
(5) In every odd-numbered year, the Commission shall hold an organizational meeting to elect from its membership a Chairperson and a Vice-chairperson. The biennial organizational meeting shall be held as soon as practical after the new Commissioners for that year have been appointed.
(6) The Chairperson of the Commission serves for a term of 2 years and has the following duties:
(b) Preside at Commission meetings;
(c) Appoint one or more Panels of not less than 3 Commissioners to exercise, as provided in Chapters 60Y-4 and 60Y-5, F.A.C., Commission powers under Section 760.06, F.S.;
(d) Appoint and define the role of such committees as are necessary or expedient to advise the Commission or its Executive Director;
(e) Perform such other functions as the Commission may assign by rule or order.
(8) The Vice-chairperson serves for a term of 2 years, the term to run concurrently with that of the Chairperson. The Vice-chairperson performs the duties of the Chairperson in the Chairperson’s absence and performs such other duties as the Chairperson may assign.
(9) If a vacancy occurs in the office of the Chairperson, the Vice-chairperson shall temporarily assume all responsibilities and perform all duties of the Chairperson until such time as an election can be held, as detailed in subsection 60Y-2.003(7), F.A.C. If a vacancy occurs in the office of the Vice-chairperson, the Commission will select another member to fill the unexpired term of the Vice-chairperson.
(10) A special meeting of the Commission shall be called by the Chairperson, or by the Executive Director upon the written request of not fewer than 5 Commissioners.
(11) Seven members shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of Commission business.
(12) A majority of the members of a Panel shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business assigned to a Panel.
(13) In the presence of a quorum, Commission or Panel business shall be conducted by majority vote.
