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PUBLIC LAW 90-259-MAR. 1, 1968

[82 STAT.

(3) an evaluation of existing fire suppression methods and of ways for improving the same, including procedures for recruiting and soliciting the necessary personnel; (4) an evaluation of present and future needs (including longterm needs) of training and education for fire-service personnel; (5) a consideration of the adequacy of current fire communication techniques and suggestions for the standardization and improvement of the apparatus and equipment used in controlling fires; (6) an analysis of the administrative problems affecting the efficiency or capabilities of local fire departments or organizations; and (7) an assessment of local, State, and Federal responsibilities in the development of practicable and effective solutions for reducing fire losses. (b) I n carrying out its duties under this section the Commission shall consider the results of the functions carried out by the Secretary of Commerce under sections 16 and 17 of the Act of March 3, 1901 (as added by title I of this Act), and consult regularly with the Secretary in order to coordinate the work of the Commission and the functions carried out under such sections 16 and 17. dent and c'or-'^^^' ^^^ "^^^ Commission shall submit to the President and to the Congress, gress a report with respect to its findings and recommendations not later than two years after the Commission has been duly organized. POWERS A N D ADMINISTRATIVE

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PROVISIONS

SEC. 204. (a) The Commission or, on the authorization of the Commission, any subcommittee or member thereof, may, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this title, hold hearings, take testimony, and administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before the Commission or any subcommittee or member thereof. (b) Each- department, agency, and instrumentality of the executive branch of the Government, including an independent agency, is authorized to furnish to the Commission, upon request made by the Chairman or Vice Chairman, such information as the Commission deems necessary to carry out its functions under this title, (c) Subject to such rules and regulations as may be adopted by the Commission, the Chairman, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive serv2(jg^ ^^^ without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, shall have the power— (1) to appoint and fix the compensation of such staff personnel as he deems necessary, and (2) to procure temporary and intermittent services to the same extent as is authorized by section 3109 of title 5, United States Code. C O M P E N S A T I O N OF M E M B E R S

SEC. 205. (a) Any member of the Commission, including a member appointed under section 202(b), who is a Member of Congress or in the executive branch of the Government shall serve without compensation in addition to that received in his regular employment, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred by him in connection with the performance of duties vested in the Commission. (b) Members of the Commission, other than those referred to in subsection (a), shall receive compensation at the rate of $100 per day

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