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 PUBLIC LAW 102-166—NOV. 21, 1991 105 STAT. 1083 (H) two Members of the Senate appointed jointly by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader of the Senate; and (I) the Secretary of Labor. (2) CONSIDERATIONS. —In making appointments under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1), the appointing authority shall consider the background of the individuals, including whether the individuals— (A) are members of organizations representing women and minorities, and other related interest groups; (B) hold management or decisionmaking positions in corporations or other business entities recognized as leaders on issues relating to equal employment opportunity; and (C) possess academic expertise or other recognized ability regarding employment issues. (3) BALANCE.—In making the appointments under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1), each appointing authority shall seek to include an appropriate balance of appointees from among the groups of appointees described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (2). (c) CHAIRPERSON.—The Secretary of Labor shall serve as the Chairperson of the Commission. (d) TERM OF OFFICE.— Members shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. (e) VACANCIES.—Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the position being vacated. The vacancy shall not affect the power of the remaining members to execute the duties of the Commission. (f) MEETINGS.— (1) MEETINGS PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF REPORT.— The Commission shall meet not fewer than five times in connection with and pending the completion of the report described in section 204(b). The Commission shall hold additional meetings if the Chairperson or a majority of the members of the Commission request the additional meetings in writing. (2) MEETINGS AFTER COMPLETION OF REPORT. —The Commission shall meet once each year after the completion of the report described in section 204(b). The Commission shall hold additional meetings if the Chairperson or a majority of the members of the Commission request the additional meetings in writing. (g) QUORUM.—A majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (h) COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES. — (1) COMPENSATION. —Each member of the Commission who is not an employee of the Federal Government shall receive compensation at the daily equivalent of the rate specified for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code, for each day the member is engaged in the performance of duties for the Commission, including attendance at meetings and conferences of the Commission, and travel to conduct the duties of the Commission. (2) TRAVEL EXPENSES. —Each member of the Commission shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, for each

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