ng, implementation, and evaluation of the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan to serve low-income communities; and (6) Perform such other duties relating to poverty and children, youth, and their families as may be requested by the Mayor, Council, and General Manager. (c) Membership. All members shall have demonstrated knowledge and experience in areas related to poverty and children, youth, and their families. The Commission shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. The provisions of Los Angeles City Charter Section 502 shall govern the appointment and removal of the Board members. Selection will be in accordance with Charter Section 501(d). (d) Terms of Membership. Commission members shall have four-year, staggered terms beginning with the first day of July of the respective years. The initial term of each member of the Commission shall be designated in the appointment. (e) Diversity Consideration. The Mayor, when submitting appointments to the Council for approval, shall state the specific area of expertise and the related qualifications and experience of the nominee. The Council shall review these qualifications as part of the confirmation process. The Mayor and Council shall also ensure that the membership of the Board represents the City’s diversity of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, and neighborhoods, in addition to other diverse communities of interest such as business and not-for-profit organizations. (f) Compensation. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. (g) Officers. The Commission shall, at the beginning of each fiscal year, elect from its members a President and Vice-President. The elected officers shall hold office for one year or until their successors are elected, unless their membership on the Commission expires sooner. The Commission may fill the unexpired terms of a vacancy occurring in office of the President or Vice-President. (h) Committees. The Commission shall develop committees as it deems appropriate and necessary to carry out its work. Committee chairs and members shall be selected in accordance with rules and regulations established by the Commission. (i) Rules and Regulations.