Sec. 12. (a) The commission may establish an executive board consisting of the following:
(1) The chairman of the commission.
(2) One (1) member from each participating county that is not represented by the chairman, to be chosen in a manner prescribed by the commission.
(b) The commission may delegate to the executive board the power to do the following:
(1) Recommend agenda items and activities to the commission.
(2) Conduct hearings on proposed commission projects.
(3) Perform other administrative duties assigned by the commission.