§ 3. Composition.

(a) In general.

The Commission shall be composed as specified in this section of registered voters of the City appointed without regard to political affiliation.

(b) Manner of appointment.

The Mayor, the President of the City Council, and the Comptroller shall each appoint 3 members to the Commission. Each member of the City Council shall appoint 1 member to the Commission.

(c) Ineligibility of elected officials .

No person holding elective office may be appointed to the Commission.

(d) Chair and vice chair.

The Commission shall elect a chair and a vice chair from among its members.

(e) Advisory committees; Staff.

(1) Advice and technical assistance shall be provided to the Commission by:

(i) the City Solicitor or the Solicitor's designee;

(ii) the Director of Legislative Reference or the Director's designee;

(iii) the General Counsel to the City Council;

(iv) the Director of the Office of Council Services or the Director's designee; and

(v) the Deputy Comptroller or the Deputy Comptroller's designee.

(2) At the discretion of the Commission, advisory committees may be appointed to assist the Commission in its duties.