and other information described in such paragraph that is under the control of such agency. (3) Receipt, handling, storage, and dissemination Information described in paragraph (1) may only be received, handled, stored and disseminated by members of the Commission and its staff in accordance with all applicable statutes, regulations, and Executive orders. (c) Assistance from Federal agencies (1) General services administration The Administrator of General Services shall make office space available for the day-to-day activities of the Commission and for scheduled meetings of the Commission. Upon request, the Administrator shall provide, on a reimbursable basis, such administrative support as the Commission requests to fulfill its duties. (2) Other departments and agencies In addition to the assistance required under paragraph (1), other Federal departments and agencies may provide to the Commission such services, funds, facilities, staff, and other support services as the heads of such entities determine advisable in accordance with applicable law. (d) Postal services The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other Federal departments and agencies. (e) Authority To contract (1) In general Subject to subtitle I of title 40, United States Code, and division C of subtitle I of title 41, United States Code (formerly collectively known as the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 ), the Commission is authorized to enter into contracts with Federal and State agencies, private firms, institutions, and individuals for the conduct of activities necessary to the discharge of its duties under section 2. (2) Termination Any contract, lease, or other legal agreement entered into by the Commission under this subsection may not extend beyond the date specified in section 10. 5. Staff of the Commission (a) Director The Commission shall have a Director, who shall be— (1) appointed by a majority vote of the Commission