Sec. 486. Commission Conduct of Business, Administration, and Personnel. (a) Each member and alternate member of the Commission shall be a designated employee in the conflict of interest code for the Commission adopted pursuant to the California Political Reform Act, and shall file with the City Ethics Commission a statement of economic interests and other financial disclosure statements as required by law. (b) The affirmative votes of a majority of the Commission shall be required for any official action, except the following actions which shall require the approval of two-thirds of the Commission: (1) a vote for the final redistricting plan; (2) a vote to remove a commissioner; (3) a vote for the selection of the eight commissioners described in Section 483(h); (4) a vote to hire the Executive Director, mapping consultant or mapping staff member, and any other position designated as key staff by the Commission; and (5) a vote to authorize the delegation of hiring or contracting authority, to the extent such authority is delegable under state and City law. (c) The alternate members of the Commission may fully participate in Commission deliberations but may not vote and may not be counted towards the establishment of a quorum. (d) The Commission shall select one commissioner to serve as the Chair of the Commission. The Commission may designate other officers from its membership. (e) Consideration of principles for the development of district boundaries for draft and final redistricting plans shall be conducted in a public meeting and approved by a vote of the Commission. (f) The Commission shall post proposed map principles and any proposed final map on the Commission’s website for a minimum of seven days before consideration at a Commission hearing or meeting. (g) The Commission shall hire an Executive Director and redistricting, technology, and outreach staff, whose positions shall be exempt from the civil service provisions of the Charter. (h) The Commission shall have the authority to hire consultants through a competitive process consistent with the contracting provisions of the Charter and as provided by ordinance. (i) The City Clerk shall provide support to the Commission in accessing City resources, coordinating with City departments and personnel, and other administrative matters as needed.