(d) An interim commissioner:

1. (1) Is entitled to the same compensation and expense reimbursement a commissioner is entitled to under the provisions of section eight of this article;
2. (2) Shall take the oath of office as required in section nine of this article;
3. (3) Has all the authority given to a commissioner under this article; and
4. (4) Is required to possess the qualifications required of a commissioner in section ten of this article.