Within fifteen (15) days following the appointment of such members, the county clerk shall call a meeting of such commission. At such meeting the commission shall organize by the election of a chairman, vice-chairman and secretary and such other officers as it may deem necessary. The commission may adopt rules governing the conduct of its meetings. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in performing the duties of membership. The board of county commissioners shall provide office space and rooms for the holding of meetings and shall pay all necessary expenses of the commission including secretarial and clerical fees and expenses, fees of consultants and supplies. Any of such expenses may be paid from the county general fund or from any federal funds available which may be expended for such purpose.