(1) The tribunal shall have 1 chief clerk.

    (2) The tribunal shall have such deputy clerks as, with the chairman's approval, are required and assigned by the chief clerk. The chief clerk shall maintain the records and perform such other duties as the chairman directs or as are prescribed by law.

    (3) Each clerk, before taking office, shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office and furnish a bond pursuant to Act No. 10 of the Public Acts of 1969, being sections 15.1 to 15.6 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.