(1) The commission shall establish a list of eligible individuals to be appointed as members of the hearing panels. Names may be submitted for consideration from law enforcement agencies, law enforcement organizations representing management or labor, from institutions of higher learning, and from eligible individuals interested in serving as panel members. Staff shall review applications and submit a list of eligible individuals to the commission. The commission shall have sole discretion over the selection of panel members.

(2) A new panel may, but need not, be established for each hearing.

(3) Each hearing panel shall select a presiding member who shall be responsible for signing documents on behalf of the panel, and for conducting prehearing conferences and any other hearings that may be necessary. If a panel hears more than one hearing, a new presiding member may, but need not, be selected for each hearing.