The commission shall be deemed to be an agency of the county or region. The board or boards of supervisors may make such rules and regulations in respect to the commission as it deems advisable. The commissioners, in administering the activities of the commission, may adopt such further rules and regulations as they deem advisable. The compensation of the commissioners for carrying out the duties and responsibilities imposed hereunder, shall be fixed by the board or boards of supervisors.
MCL 125.1232