in the region of the United States in which it is held. Timely notice of each regular meeting shall be published in the Federal Register. Interested persons shall be permitted to submit written statements regarding the matters on the agenda of such hearings. (f) Contracts The Commission may contract with and compensate government and private agencies or persons for the purpose of carrying out this Act. (g) Mails The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other agencies of the Federal Government. 6. Funding (a) In general Subject to subsection (b) and the availability of appropriations at the request of the Secretary of Labor, the agencies described in section 5(a) shall transfer funds, as specified in advance in appropriations Act and in a total amount not to exceed $5,000,000, to the Department of Labor for the purpose of carrying out the activities of the Commission in accordance with this Act. (b) Administrative support The Department of Labor shall provide administrative support to the Commission, which may include providing physical space at, and access to, the headquarters of the Department of Labor located in Washington, DC. (c) Prohibition on new funding No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act. This Act shall be carried out using amounts otherwise available for the Department of Labor or the agencies described in section 5(a). 7. Personnel (a) Director The Commission shall have a Director who shall be appointed by the chairperson with the concurrence of the co-chairperson. The Director shall be paid at a rate of pay established by the chairperson and co-chairperson, not to exceed the annual rate of basic pay payable for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code. The Director shall include in budget recommendations a summary of the amounts such Director determines necessary for the expenses of the Commission, including expenses for publications of reports, as appropriate.