(a) Three alternative members, one from each district, shall be selected pursuant to procedures adopted by the commission.
(b) Under procedures established by the commission, any alternate member may serve in place of any absent member on the commission in the alternate’s district and shall have all of the rights, privileges, and powers of the member when serving on the commission.
(c) In the event of the death, removal, resignation, or disqualification of a member, the alternate member shall act as a member of the commission until a qualified successor is elected.