or any State, or a current elected official of the local government. (d) Appointment (1) In general All members of the Commission shall be appointed not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Presidential authority The President shall have no authority to terminate the appointment of any member of the commission. (e) Vacancies Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made not later than 60 days after the date on which the vacancy occurs. (f) Compensation (1) In general Members of the Commission may be compensated for travel expenses necessary to conduct the work and services for the Commission. (2) Travel expenditures Members shall be allowed travel expenditures, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in the Government service are allowed expenses under section 5703 of title 5, United States Code. (g) Staff (1) In general With a majority vote of the Commission, members may recruit personnel to assist with the Commission’s work, including the creation of the report. (2) Personnel Any such personnel may include private citizens, employees or detailees of the Federal Government, or employees of the territorial government. 5. Functions and powers of the Commission (a) Quorum (1) In general Not later than 60 days after the date on which all members of the Commission have been appointed, the Commission shall meet and begin the operations of the Commission. (2) Subsequent meetings Each subsequent meeting shall occur upon the call of the Chair or a majority of its members. (3) Quorum A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold meetings. (b) Public meetings The Commission shall host not less than 10 public meetings in locations that are accessible to individuals of every municipality with elected officials, local community leaders, academic institutions, for-profit and not-for-profit