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(6) Three members, at least one of whom shall be
a Senator, appointed by the majority leader of the
Senate.
(7) Two members, at least one of whom shall be
a Member of the House of Representatives, appointed
by the minority leader of the House of Representa-
tives.
(8) Two members, at least one of whom shall be
a Senator, appointed by the minority leader of the
Senate.
(b) QUALIFIED CITIZEN.—A qualified citizen described
in this subsection is a private citizen of the United States
with—
(1) a demonstrated dedication to educating oth-
ers about the importance of historical figures and
events; and
(2) substantial knowledge and appreciation of
Abraham Lincoln.
(c) TIME OF APPOINTMENT.—Each initial appoint-
ment of a member of the Commission shall be made before
the expiration of the 120-day period beginning on the date
of enactment of this Act.
(d) CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP.—If a member of
the Commission was appointed to the Commission as a
Member of Congress, and ceases to be a Member of Congress,
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that member may continue to serve on the Commission for
not longer than the 30-day period beginning on the date
that member ceases to be a Member of Congress.
(e) TERMS.—Each member shall be appointed for the
life of the Commission.
(f) VACANCIES.—A vacancy in the Commission shall
not affect the powers of the Commission but shall be filled
in the manner in which the original appointment was
made.
(g) BASIC PAY.—Members shall serve on the Commis-
sion without pay.
(h) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Each member shall receive
travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence,
in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United
States Code.
(i) QUORUM.—Five members of the Commission shall
constitute a quorum but a lesser number may hold hearings.
(j) CHAIR.—The Commission shall select a Chair from
among the members of the Commission.
(k) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall meet at the call
of the Chair. Periodically, the Commission shall hold a
meeting in Springfield, Illinois.
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SEC. 6. DIRECTOR AND STAFF.
(a) DIRECTOR.—The Commission may appoint and
fix the pay of a Director and such additional personnel as
the Commission considers to be appropriate.
(b) APPLICABILITY
OF
CERTAIN
CIVIL
SERVICE
LAWS.—
(1) DIRECTOR.—The Director of the Commission
may be appointed without regard to the provisions of
title 5, United States Code, governing appointments
in the competitive service, and may be paid without
regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter
III of chapter 53 of that title relating to classification
and General Schedule pay rates.
(2) STAFF.—The staff of the Commission shall be
appointed subject to the provisions of title 5, United
States Code, governing appointments in the competi-
tive service, and shall be paid in accordance with the
provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chap-
ter 53 of that title relating to classification and Gen-
eral Schedule pay rates.
SEC. 7. POWERS.
(a) HEARINGS AND SESSIONS.—The Commission may,
for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold such hearings,
sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony,
and receive such evidence as the Commission considers to
be appropriate.
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(b) POWERS OF MEMBERS AND AGENTS.—Any mem-
ber or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the
Commission, take any action that the Commission is au-
thorized to take by this Act.
(c) OBTAINING OFFICIAL DATA.—The Commission
may secure directly from any department or agency of the
United States information necessary to enable the Commis-
sion to carry out this Act. Upon request of the Chair of
the Commission, the head of that department or agency
shall furnish that information to the Commission.
(d) MAILS.—The Commission may use the United
States mails in the same manner and under the same condi-
tions as other departments and agencies of the United
States.
(e) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.—Upon the
request of the Commission, the Administrator of General
Services shall provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable
basis, the administrative support services necessary for the
Commission to carry out its responsibilities under this Act.
SEC. 8. REPORTS.
(a) INTERIM REPORTS.—The Commission may submit
to Congress such interim reports as the Commission con-
siders to be appropriate.
(b) FINAL REPORT.—The Commission shall submit a
final report to Congress not later than the expiration of the
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4-year period beginning on the date of the formation of the
Commission. The final report shall contain—
(1) a detailed statement of the findings and con-
clusions of the Commission;
(2) the recommendations of the Commission; and
(3) any other information that the Commission
considers to be appropriate.
SEC. 9. BUDGET ACT COMPLIANCE.
Any spending authority provided under this Act shall
be effective only to such extent and in such amounts as are
provided in appropriation Acts.
SEC. 10. TERMINATION.
The Commission shall terminate 120 days after sub-
mitting the final report of the Commission pursuant to sec-
tion 8.
SEC. 11. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as
may be necessary to carry out this Act.
Attest:
Secretary.