(1) appoint an Executive Director of the Commission from a list of five names submitted by the Commission; and

(2) remove the Executive Director on the recommendation of two-thirds of the members of the Commission.

(b) The Executive Director:

(1) shall appoint a deputy director with the approval of a majority of the members of the Commission; and

(2) may remove the deputy director with the approval of a majority of the members of the Commission.

(c) (1) The Executive Director and deputy director shall perform the duties prescribed by the Commission.

(2) In the absence of the Executive Director, the deputy director shall perform the functions and exercise the authority of the Executive Director.

(d) The Executive Director and deputy director are entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.