Sec. 5. MEMBERSHIP

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## SEC. 5 MEMBERSHIP ###

(a)Number and Appointment The Commission shall be composed of 16 members appointed as follows: ####

(1)Two members, each of whom shall be a qualified citizen described in subsection (b), appointed by the President. ####

(2)One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described in subsection (b), appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Governor of Maryland. ####

(3)One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described in subsection (b), appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Governor of Massachusetts. ####

(4)One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described in subsection (b), appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Governor of New York. ####

(5)One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described in subsection (b), appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Mayor of the District of Columbia. ####

(6)Three members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. ####

(7)Three members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator, appointed by the majority leader of the Senate. ####

(8)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 Representatives. ####

(9)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 others about the importance of historical figures and events; and ####

(2)substantial knowledge and appreciation of Frederick Douglass. ###

(c)Time of Appointment Each initial appointment of a member of the Commission shall be made before the expiration of the 60-day period beginning on the date of the 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, 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 Commission 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 Six 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 Rochester, New York.