Upon the expiration of the term of existing members, the term of office of each appointed member shall be 5 years or until his successor is appointed and qualified. No member shall serve more than 2 successive terms. In the case of a vacancy, other than the expiration of a term, the appointment of a successor shall be appointed by the Governor for the balance of the term. The commission shall meet at least 4 times a year. It shall adopt and may amend bylaws for its internal organization and operation. The director shall serve as secretary to the commission. The members of the commission shall be compensated according to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 379. [PL 1983, c. 812, §172 (AMD).]