The Board itself is composed of representatives from each member party state, and the Federal Government may be represented without vote. Board personnel are appointed with approval of the Board. The Board may borrow, accept, or contract for the services of personnel from any state or the United States, or any subdivision or agency thereof, from any interstate agency or from any institution, person, firm or corporation. The exception in the statute for representation of a state or local government is grounded in considerations of federalism. If a former high-ranking Federal official is elected to a state or local position which requires extensive communications with the Federal Government, statutory restrictions should not unduly impede the ability of the elected representative of the people to perform the duties of his position.
Similar considerations apply to appointed officers and employees of state and local governments.