Sec. 7. (a) The state recount commission may designate one (1) or more members of the commission or one (1) or more other persons to exercise any of its powers, other than the:
(1) final adoption of rules;
(2) final determination of a recount under IC 3-12-11; or
(3) final determination of a contest under IC 3-12-11.
(b) Each person designated by the commission under subsection (a) who is not a member of the commission must be an attorney (as defined in IC 23-1.5-1-4).