(2) QUALIFICATIONS.—The members of the 
Commission shall consist of individuals who are of 
recognized standing and distinction in the areas of 
international public service, national public service, 
service-learning, local service, business, or academia. 
(3) DEADLINE FOR APPOINTMENT.—The mem-
bers of the Commission shall be appointed not later 
than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act. 
(4) CHAIRPERSON.—The Chairperson of the 
Commission shall be designated by the Speaker of 
the House of Representatives at the time of the ap-
pointment. 
(b) TERMS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The members of the Com-
mission shall serve for the life of the Commission. 
(2) VACANCIES.—A vacancy in the Commission 
shall not affect the power of the remaining members 
to execute the duties of the Commission but any 
such vacancy shall be filled in the same manner in 
which the original appointment was made. 
(c) COMPENSATION.— 
(1) RATES OF PAY; TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Each 
member shall serve without pay, except that each 
member shall receive travel expenses, including per 
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diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with appli-
cable provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 of 
title 5, United States Code. 
(2) PROHIBITION OF COMPENSATION OF FED-
ERAL EMPLOYEES.—Notwithstanding paragraph (1), 
any member of the Commission who is a full-time of-
ficer or employee of the United States may not re-
ceive additional pay, allowances, or benefits because 
of service on the Commission. 
(d) MEETING REQUIREMENTS.— 
(1) FREQUENCY.— 
(A) QUARTERLY
MEETINGS.—The Com-
mission shall meet at least quarterly. 
(B) ADDITIONAL MEETINGS.—In addition 
to quarterly meetings, the Commission shall 
meet at the call of the Chairperson or a major-
ity of its members. 
(2) QUORUM.—5 members of the Commission 
shall constitute a quorum but a lesser number may 
hold hearings. 
(3) MEETING BY TELEPHONE OR OTHER AP-
PROPRIATE
TECHNOLOGY.—Members of the Com-
mission are permitted to meet using telephones or 
other suitable telecommunications technologies pro-
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vided that all members of the Commission can fully 
communicate with all other members simultaneously. 
SEC. 6. DIRECTOR AND STAFF OF COMMISSION; EXPERTS 
AND CONSULTANTS. 
(a) DIRECTOR.— 
(1) APPOINTMENT.—The Commission shall 
have a Director who shall be appointed by the Chair-
person with the approval of the Commission. 
(2) CREDENTIALS.—The Director shall have 
credentials related to international public service, 
national public service, service-learning, or local 
service. 
(3) SALARY.—The Director shall be paid at a 
rate determined by the Chairperson with the ap-
proval of the Commission, except that the rate may 
not exceed the rate of basic pay for GS–15 of the 
General Schedule. 
(b) STAFF.—With the approval of the Chairperson, 
the Director may appoint and fix the pay of additional 
qualified personnel as the Director considers appropriate. 
(c) EXPERTS
AND CONSULTANTS.—With the ap-
proval of the Commission, the Director may procure tem-
porary and intermittent services under section 3109(b) of 
title 5, United States Code, but at rates for individuals 
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not to exceed the daily equivalent of the maximum annual 
rate of basic pay for GS–15 of the General Schedule. 
(d) STAFF OF FEDERAL AGENCIES.—Upon request 
of the Commission, Chairperson, or Director, the head of 
any Federal department or agency may detail, on a reim-
bursable basis, any of the personnel of that department 
or agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out 
its duties under this Act. 
SEC. 7. POWERS OF COMMISSION. 
(a) HEARINGS
AND SESSIONS.—The Commission 
may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold public 
hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, 
and receive evidence as the Commission considers appro-
priate. 
(b) POWERS OF MEMBERS AND AGENTS.—Any mem-
ber or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the 
Commission, take any action which the Commission is au-
thorized to take by this section. 
(c) OBTAINING OFFICIAL DATA.—Upon request of 
the Chairperson, the head of any department or agency 
shall furnish information to the Commission that the Com-
mission deems necessary to enable it to carry out this Act. 
(d) PHYSICAL FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT.—The 
Architect of the Capitol, in consultation with the appro-
priate entities in the legislative branch, shall locate and 
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provide suitable facilities and equipment for the operation 
of the Commission on a nonreimbursable basis. 
(e) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.—Upon 
the request of the Commission, the Architect of the Cap-
itol and the Administrator of General Services shall pro-
vide to the Commission on a nonreimbursable basis such 
administrative support services as the Commission may re-
quest in order for the Commission to carry out its respon-
sibilities under this Act. 
SEC. 8. REPORTS. 
(a) INTERIM REPORT.—The Commission shall sub-
mit an interim report on its activities to Congress not later 
than 20 months after the date of the enactment of this 
Act. 
(b) FINAL REPORT.— 
(1) DEADLINE.—The Commission shall submit 
a final report on its activities to Congress not later 
than 120 days after the submission of the interim 
report under subsection (a). 
(2) CONTENTS.—The final report shall contain 
a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions 
of the Commission, together with its recommenda-
tions for proposed legislation. 
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SEC. 9. TERMINATION. 
The Commission shall terminate not later than 30 
days after submitting its final report under section 
8(b)(1). 
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