the operations of the Commission as soon as practicable. After its initial meeting, the Commission shall meet upon the call of the chairman or a majority of its members. (b) Quorum (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), a majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. (2) Alternative quorum for taking testimony For purposes of taking testimony of witnesses, two members of the Commission may constitute a quorum, so long as at least one of the members is a member appointed under paragraph (1) of section 4(a) and at least one of the members is a member appointed under paragraph (2) of section 4(a). (c) Voting No proxy voting shall be allowed on behalf of a member of the Commission. (d) Rules of procedure (1) In general The Commission shall establish rules for the conduct of the Commission’s business, if such rules are not inconsistent with this Act or other applicable law. (2) Adoption at initial meeting At its initial meeting, the Commission shall adopt the rules established under paragraph (1). 6. Functions of Commission (a) In general The duties of the Commission are as follows: (1) To investigate attempts or activities by the Russian government, persons or entities associated with the Russian government, or persons or entities within Russia to use electronic means to influence, interfere with, or sow distrust in elections for public office held in the United States in 2016, including the following: (A) Electronic hacks by the Russian government, persons or entities associated with the Russian government, or other persons or entities within Russia into— (i) the electronic systems of the Democratic National Committee