Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Governor shall be a member of the Commission. The Governor may designate an individual who is a member of the Governor’s cabinet or personal staff to serve as a member of the Commission on the Governor’s behalf. The Governor’s designee serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The Governor’s designee shall receive compensation as provided in the State budget. The Governor’s designee is entitled to reimbursement for expenses as provided under the Standard State Travel Regulations. The Governor or the Governor’s designee may: certify a local development commission to the Commission; and perform any act necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle or the Act.