The members of the commission shall, within thirty days after their appointment, meet and elect a president and vice - president from their own number, and elect or appoint a secretary - treasurer who need not be one of their number, each of whom shall hold their respective office for a term of one year and until their successors are elected and qualified. Source: SL 1970, ch 222 , § 2 (3). 36-25-9. Repealed by SL 2015, ch 259 , § 2.