of that term. (6) Qualifications Each member appointed to the Commission shall have professional experience in one or more of the following areas: (A) Governmental service. (B) Energy production. (C) Renewable energy resource development. (D) Energy law. (E) Public administration. (F) Fossil fuel production. (G) Energy efficiency. (H) Environmental policy. (I) Labor. (J) Workplace safety. (K) Commerce and trade. (L) Corporate policies. (M) Infrastructure. (N) Foreign affairs. (7) Political affiliation Not more than 8 members of the Commission shall be affiliated with the same political party. (8) Restriction on government employees No individual may serve as a member of the Commission while employed as an officer or employee of the Federal Government or any State or local government. (9) Basic pay Each member of the Commission shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level IV of the Executive Schedule for each day (including travel time) during which the member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the Commission. (10) Travel expenses Each member of the Commission shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code. (c) Structure of Commission (1) Commencement The Commission shall meet and begin operations not later than 30 days after the date on which all members of the Commission have been appointed. (2) Chairperson