considers appropriate. The Commission may administer oaths to witnesses appearing before it. (2) Obtaining information The Commission may secure directly from any department or agency of the United States information necessary to enable it to carry out its duties under this Act. Upon request of the Chairman, the head of that department or agency shall furnish that information to the Commission in a full and timely manner. (3) Subpoena power (A) The Commission may issue a subpoena to require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence relating to any matter under investigation by the Commission. (B) If a person refuses to obey an order or subpoena of the Commission that is issued in connection with a Commission proceeding, the Commission may apply to the United States district court in the judicial district in which the proceeding is held for an order requiring the person to comply with the subpoena or order. (4) Immunity The Commission is an agency of the United States for purposes of part V of title 18, United States Code (relating to immunity of witnesses). (5) Contract authority The Commission may contract with and compensate government and private agencies or persons for services without regard to section 6101 of title 41, United States Code. (h) Commission procedures (1) Meetings The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairman. (2) Quorum Seven members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum but a lesser number may hold hearings. (i) Personnel matters (1) Compensation Members shall not be paid by reason of their service as members. (2) Travel expenses Each member shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Director The Commission shall have a Director who shall be appointed by the Chairman. The Director shall be paid at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate of basic pay payable for GS–15 of the General Schedule. (4) Staff The Director may appoint and fix the pay