(A) There is created the Registration and Election Commission of Chester County. The commission must be made up of eight members who shall serve terms of four years, except for the initial term, four members, selected by drawing lots, shall serve two-year terms. Members are to be appointed by the Governor upon recommendation of a majority of both the Senate and House of Representatives of the legislative delegation and serve until their successors are appointed and qualify. Terms expire on March fifteenth of the appropriate year.
(B) A vacancy on the commission must be filled by appointment in the manner of original appointment for unexpired terms.
(C) Members of the commission shall receive compensation as may be appropriated by the county council in addition to any funds appropriated by the State.
(D) Staff must be appointed and may be removed by a majority vote of the members of the commission. Staff must be subject to the county employee policies.
(E) The commission must be headed by a chairman. The first chairman must be appointed by a majority of both the members of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Thereafter, the chairman and other officers deemed necessary must be elected bi-annually by the members of the commission.
(F) The powers and duties of the Chester County Board of Registration and the Chester County Election Commission are devolved upon the Registration and Election Commission of Chester County created in subsection (A).