(1) A commission on community action and economic opportunity is created within the department. The commission must provide an opportunity for low-income individuals to actively participate in developing policies and programs to reduce poverty.

    (2) The commission shall consist of 6 to 15 members appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. The commission shall be comprised of elected public officials, private sector members, and low-income individuals or as nearly equal in number as possible. At least 1/3 of the commission members must be community action agency representatives as either staff or board members. The executive director of the Michigan Community Action Agency Association, or its successor organization, must be included as a nonvoting member of the commission. The governor shall designate the chairperson of the commission. The chairperson shall serve at the will of the governor. The executive director or designee of the commission shall serve as executive secretary to the commission.

    (3) The term of office of each member is 3 years. A vacancy on the commission must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.

    (4) A member of the commission may receive per diem compensation and reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses incurred in serving.

    (5) A majority of the commission constitutes a quorum. Except as otherwise provided by rule, action may be taken by the commission by vote of a majority of the members present at a meeting. The commission must meet not less than 4 times a year. A meeting of the commission may be held anywhere within this state.