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PUBLIC LAW 91-129-NOV. 26, 1969

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(9) minimizing possible disruptive effects of Government procurement on particular industries, areas, or occupations; (10) improving understanding of Government procurement laws and policies within the Government and by organizations and individuals doing business with the Government; (11) promoting fair dealing and equitable relationships among the parties in Government contracting; and (12) otherwise promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in Government procurement organizations and operations. ESTABLISHMENT

OF THE COMMISSION

SEC. 2. To accomplish the policy set forth in section 1 of this Act, there is hereby established a commission to be known as the Commission on Government Procurement (in this Act referred to as the "Commission"'). MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION

Appointment by President.

Quorum. Vacancies

SEC. 3. (a) The Commission shall be composed of twelve members, consisting of (1) three members appointed by the President of the Senate, two from the Senate (who shall not be members of the same political party), and one from outside the Federal Government, (2) three members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, two from the House of Representatives (who shall not be members of the same political party), and one from outside the Federal Government, (3) five members appointed by the President of the United States, two from the executive branch of the Government and three from outside the Federal Government, and (4) the Comptroller General of the United States. (b) The Commission shall select a Chairman and a Vice Chairman from among its members. (c) Seven members of the Commission shall constitute a quorvmi. (d) Any vacancies in the Commission shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION

Study of procurement procedures.

Report to Congress.

SEC. 4. (a) The Commission shall study and investigate the present statutes affecting Government procurement; the procurement policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and practices followed by the departments, bureaus, agencies, boards, commissions, offices, independent establishments, and instrumentalities of the executive branch of the Federal Government; and the organizations by which procurement is accomplished to determine to what extent these facilitate the policy set forth in the first section of this Act. (b) Within two years from the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall make a final report to the Congress of its findings and of its recommendations for changes in statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures designed to carry out the policy stated in section 1 of this Act. In the event the Congress is not in session at the end of such two-year period, the final report shall be submitted to the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate. The Commission may also make such interim reports as it deems advisable.

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