Sec. 702. NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL RECONNAISSANCE OFFICE
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## SEC. 702 NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL RECONNAISSANCE OFFICE **[**[50 U.S.C. 3001](/us/usc/t50/s3001) nt**]** ###
(a)Establishment There is established a commission to be known as the “National Commission for the Review of the National Reconnaissance Office” (in this title referred to as the “Commission”). ###
(b)Composition The Commission shall be composed of 11 members, as follows: ####
(1)The Deputy Director of Central Intelligence for Community Management. ####
(2)Three members appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate, in consultation with the Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, one from Members of the Senate and two from private life. ####
(3)Two members appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate, in consultation with the Vice Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, one from Members of the Senate and one from private life. ####
(4)Three members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, one from Members of the House of Representatives and two from private life. ####
(5)Two members appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the ranking member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, one from Members of the House of Representatives and one from private life. The Director of the National Reconnaissance Office shall be an ex officio member of the Commission. ###
(c)Membership ####
(1)The individuals appointed as members of the Commission shall be individuals who are nationally recognized for expertise, knowledge, or experience in— #####
(A)technical intelligence collection systems and methods; #####
(B)research and development programs; #####
(C)acquisition management; #####
(D)use of intelligence information by national policymakers and military leaders; or #####
(E)the implementation, funding, or oversight of the national security policies of the United States. ####
(2)An official who appoints members of the Commission may not appoint an individual as a member of the Commission if, in the judgment of the official, such individual possesses any personal or financial interest in the discharge of any of the duties of the Commission. ####
(3)All members of the Commission appointed from private life shall possess an appropriate security clearance in accordance with applicable laws and regulations concerning the handling of classified information. ###
(d)Co-Chairs ####
(1)The Commission shall have two co-chairs, selected from among the members of the Commission. ####
(2)One co-chair of the Commission shall be a member of the Democratic Party, and one co-chair shall be a member of the Republican Party. ####
(3)The individuals who serve as the co-chairs of the Commission shall be jointly agreed upon by the President, the Majority Leader of the Senate, the Minority Leader of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. ###
(e)Appointment; Initial Meeting ####
(1)Members of the Commission shall be appointed not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. ####
(2)The Commission shall hold its initial meeting on the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. ###
(f)Meetings; Quorum; Vacancies ####
(1)After its initial meeting, the Commission shall meet upon the call of the co-chairs of the Commission. ####
(2)Six members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for purposes of conducting business, except that two members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for purposes of receiving testimony. ####
(3)Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. ####
(4)If vacancies in the Commission occur on any day after 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, a quorum shall consist of a majority of the members of the Commission as of such day. ###
(g)Actions of Commission ####
(1)The Commission shall act by resolution agreed to by a majority of the members of the Commission voting and present. ####
(2)The Commission may establish panels composed of less than the full membership of the Commission for purposes of carrying out the duties of the Commission under this title. The actions of any such panel shall be subject to the review and control of the Commission. Any findings and determinations made by such a panel shall not be considered the findings and determinations of the Commission unless approved by the Commission. ####
(3)Any member, agent, or staff of the Commission may, if authorized by the co-chairs of the Commission, take any action which the Commission is authorized to take pursuant to this title.
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