There shall be a civil service system in the City of Bellingham which shall be administered by a Civil Service Commission of 5 members.

The commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its business and shall meet at least once monthly.

The rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission of Bellingham existing at the time of the adoption of this Charter shall continue to exist under this Charter until, or unless, changed by or pursuant to this Charter, state law, ordinance, or the commission.