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 PUBLIC LAW 96-14—MAY 24, 1979

93 STAT. 29

Public Law 96-14 96th Congress An Act To continue the work of the President's Commission on Pension Policy to develop a national retirement income policy in the United States, and for other purposes.

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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be Pension Policy Commission Act. cited as the "Pension Policy Commission Act". 29 USC 1001 SEC. 2. (a) The President's Commission on Pension Policy (herein- note. after in this Act referred to as the "Commission"), established by President's Commission on Executive Order Numbered 12071, effective September 21, 1978, is Pension Policy, authorized to continue in operation for two years following the date of term extension. 29 USC 1001 enactment of this Act. (b) During the period the Commission continues in operation the note. Functions. Commission shall— (1) issue reports on problems facing the Nation's retirement systems, (2) formulate recommendations for a national retirement income policy, and (3) consult on a regular basis with committees of the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Congress having jurisdiction over the Commission's work. (c) The Commission shall submit a final report, including its Final report to President recommendations and findings, to the President and the Congress. Congress. and The Commission shall cease to exist ninety days after submission of Termination. its final report. All reports and papers of the Commission shall be Reports and delivered to the Administrator of General Services for deposit in the papers to GSA. Archives of the United States. (d) In carrying out its functions under this Act, and in making its findings and recommendations under subsection (c), the Commission shall seek to ensure that it maintains its independence from other officers and employees of the Government and any other person with special interest in its actions. SEC. 3. (a)(1) The eleven members of the Commission appointed by Membership the President before the date of the enactment of this Act, including duration. 29 u the Chairman, may continue to serve for the duration of the note.s e 1001 Commission. (2)(A) An appointment to a vacancy in the position of chairman of Chairmanship the Commission shall be made by the President, by and with the vacancy, appointment. advice and consent of the Senate. (B) An appointment to any other vacancy in the membership of the Commission shall be made by the President after consultation with the Congress. (C) All appointments to vacancies in the membership of the Commission shall be made in such a manner as to ensure that the Commission remains balanced in terms of the points of view represented and the functions performed by it. (3) A quorum of the Commission shall consist of six members, Quorum. except that the Commission may establish a lower number as a quorum for the purpose of taking testimony. The Commission is

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