The state tax commission shall elect a secretary and a chief clerk. The persons elected shall hold office during the pleasure of the commission. The secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of the commission and shall perform other duties assigned by the commission. The record shall be made available to the public in compliance with Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The secretary and chief clerk shall devote all their time to the duties of their offices. The compensation of the secretary and chief clerk shall be established annually by the legislature.