(a)      (1)      With the approval of the Secretary, the Commission shall appoint an administrator.

            (2)      The administrator may not be a member of the Commission.

            (3)      The administrator serves at the pleasure of the Commission, subject to the concurrence of the Secretary.

      (b)      The administrator is a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System.

      (c)      Subject to the rules and policies of the Commission and the administrative supervision of the Secretary in accordance with this title, the administrator shall:

            (1)      Administer the activities of the Commission; and

            (2)      Supervise the appointment and removal of personnel whom the Commission employs.