Section 20-951. New York city gambling control commission

a. There is hereby
  created  a  New  York  city gambling control commission. Such commission
  shall consist of five members appointed by the mayor, two of whom  shall
  be  appointed  after recommendation by the city council. The mayor shall
  appoint a chair from among the members of the commission. Each member of
  the commission shall be appointed for a two year term.
    b. In the event of a vacancy on the  commission  during  the  term  of
  office  of  a  member, a successor shall be chosen in the same manner as
  the original appointment. A member appointed to  fill  a  vacancy  shall
  serve for the balance of the unexpired term.
    c.  The  members  of the commission shall be compensated on a per diem
  basis, provided, however, that a member who holds other city  office  or
  employment  shall  receive  only  the  compensation  for  such office or
  employment. The chair shall have  charge  of  the  organization  of  the
  commission  and  shall  have authority to employ, assign and superintend
  the duties of such officers and employees as may be necessary  to  carry
  out the provisions of this chapter.