(1) A commission in a city of the first class shall annually elect a chairman from its members, to serve for the term of one (1) year. The commission may elect a secretary and treasurer, not a member of the commission, who shall hold the combined office at the pleasure of the commission, and may receive a salary to be fixed and paid by the commission, not exceeding $2,500 per annum. The commission may select and fix the compensation of such officers or employees as it deems necessary to properly carry on the work of the commission, to serve at the pleasure of the commission. The compensation of all officers and employees of the commission employed in the operation or maintenance of the memorial shall constitute maintenance expenses and shall be paid as such.
(2) A commission in a city of the home rule class shall annually elect a chairman from its members, to serve for the term of one (1) year. The commission may elect a secretary and treasurer, not a member of the commission, who shall hold the combined office at the pleasure of the commission, and may receive a salary to be determined by the commission. The commission may select and fix the compensation of such officers or employees as it deems necessary to properly carry on the work of the commission, to serve at the pleasure of the commission. The compensation of all officers and employees of the commission employed in the operation or maintenance of the memorial shall constitute maintenance expenses and shall be paid as such.