The Civil Service Commission created by the preceding charter of this City is retained and continued, but it shall now be authorized and governed by the provisions of this charter. The terms of the initial members under this charter shall be the same as those serving on the commission upon the adoption of this charter.

The Commission shall consist of three (3) members, who shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall serve without compensation and whose term of office shall be for six (6) years, with one term expiring every two (2) years.

No person serving continuously on the Commission for a period in excess of four (4) years shall be eligible to reappointment to the Commission until he or she has been off the Commission for at least one (1) year. No elected official or City officer or employee shall be eligible for appointment to the Commission.