Sec. 603. MEMBERSHIP

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## SEC. 603 MEMBERSHIP ###

(a)Number and Appointment The Commission shall be composed of 10 members to be appointed as follows: ####

(1)The majority leader and minority leader of the Senate shall each appoint two members. ####

(2)The Speaker and the minority leader of the House of Representatives shall each appoint two members. ####

(3)The President shall appoint two members. ###

(b)Prohibition ####

(1)In General The Commission may not include— #####

(A)Members of Congress; or #####

(B)Federal, State, or local government officials. ####

(2)Member of congress In this subsection, the term “**Member of Congress**” includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress. ###

(c)Appointment of Initial Members The initial members of the Commission shall be appointed not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. ###

(d)Vacancies Any vacancies shall not affect the power and duties of the Commission, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. An appointment required by subsection

(a)should be made within 90 days of a vacancy on the Commission. ###

(e)Period of Appointment Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. ###

(f)Initial Meeting and Selection of Chairperson ####

(1)In General At the initial meeting of the Commission, the Commission shall develop and implement a schedule for completion of the review and report required under section 602(c). ####

(2)Chairperson At the initial meeting, the Commission shall select a Chairperson from among its members. ###

(g)Quorum Six members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. ###

(h)Compensation Members of the Commission shall serve without pay or benefits. ###

(i)Travel Expenses Members shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business in performance of services for the Commission.