4. a. The “Local Unit Alignment, Reorganization, and Consolidation Commission” shall organize as soon as practicable after the appointment of its members and annually shall select a chair from among its members and a secretary, who need not be a member of the commission. The commission shall appoint an executive director, who shall serve at the pleasure of the commission and who shall have expertise in one or more local government subjects, such as planning, local finance, geography, taxation, or other relevant fields. The executive director shall appoint professional staff qualified by training and experience to serve the commission. The executive director and professional staff shall serve at the pleasure of the commission.

b. The commission may meet and hold hearings at the places it designates throughout the State.

L.2007,c.54,s.4.