; vice Chairman (1) Initial Chairman An individual shall be designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives from among the members initially appointed under subsection (b)(1) to serve as chairman of the Commission for a period of 2 years. (2) Initial vice-chairman An individual shall be designated by the majority leader of the Senate from among the individuals initially appointed under subsection (b)(2) to serve as vice-chairman of the Commission for a period of two years. (3) Alternate appointments of chairmen and vice-chairmen Following the termination of the two-year period described in paragraphs (1) and (2), the Speaker and the majority leader shall alternate every two years in appointing the chairman and vice-chairman of the Commission. (f) Terms of members (1) Members of Congress Each member appointed to the Commission who is a member of Congress shall serve for a term of six years, except that, of the members first appointed under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b), 2 members shall be appointed to serve a term of three years under each such paragraph. (2) Other members Each member of the Commission who is not a member of Congress shall serve for a term of three years. (3) Term limit (A) A member of the Commission who is a member of Congress and who serves more than three years of a term may not be appointed to another term as a member. (B) A member of the Commission who is not a member of Congress and who serves as a member of the Commission for more than 56 months may not be appointed to another term as a member. (g) Powers of Commission (1) Hearings and sessions The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission 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