rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to the select committee. 5. Administrative provisions (a) Expenses There shall be paid out of the applicable accounts of the House such sums as may be necessary for the expenses of the select committee. Such payments shall be made on vouchers signed by the chairman of the select committee and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. Amounts made available under this paragraph shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration. (b) Staff and travel In carrying out its functions under this resolution, the select committee may— (1) appoint, either on a permanent basis or as experts or consultants, any staff that the select committee considers necessary