Sec. 5. MEMBERSHIP

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## SEC. 5 MEMBERSHIP ###

(a)Number and Appointment The Commission shall be composed of 15 members appointed as follows: ####

(1)3 members, each of whom shall be an eligible individual described in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the recommendation of the Secretary of Transportation. ####

(2)1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the recommendation of the Governor of Illinois. ####

(3)1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the recommendation of the Governor of Missouri. ####

(4)1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the recommendation of the Governor of Kansas. ####

(5)1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the recommendation of the Governor of Oklahoma. ####

(6)1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the recommendation of the Governor of Texas. ####

(7)1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the recommendation of the Governor of New Mexico. ####

(8)1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the recommendation of the Governor of Arizona. ####

(9)1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the recommendation of the Governor of California. ####

(10)1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. ####

(11)1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the recommendation of the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. ####

(12)1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the recommendation of the Majority Leader of the Senate. ####

(13)1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the recommendation of the Minority Leader of the Senate. ###

(b)Eligible Individual An eligible individual referred to in subsection

(a)is an individual with— ####

(1)a demonstrated dedication to educating others about the importance of historical figures and events; and ####

(2)substantial knowledge and appreciation of Route 66. ###

(c)Time of Appointment Each initial appointment 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)Terms Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. ###

(e)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. ###

(f)Basic Pay Members shall serve on the Commission without pay. ###

(g)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. ###

(h)Quorum 7 members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings. ###

(i)Chair and Vice Chair The Commission shall select a Chair and Vice Chair from among the members of the Commission. ###

(j)Meetings The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair.