N.Y.C. Charter § 903: Section 903. Commission membership; chairperson; appointment; vacancy.

The commission shall consist of 15 members, to be appointed by the mayor, one of whom shall be designated by the mayor as its chairperson and shall serve as such at the pleasure of the mayor. The chairperson shall devote the chairperson's entire time to the chairperson's duties and shall not engage in any other occupation, profession or employment. Members other than the chairperson shall serve without compensation for a term of three years. In the event of the death or resignation of any member, such member's successor shall be appointed to serve for the unexpired portion of the term for which such member had been appointed.