; and (D) the minority leader of the Senate concerning the appointment of 2 members. (3) Not more than 6 members of the Commission may be affiliated with the same political party. (4) At the time the President appoints individuals to the Commission, the President shall designate one such individual who shall serve as Chairperson of the Commission. (d) Terms Each member of the Commission shall serve for the life of the Commission. (e) Meetings (1) The Commission shall meet only during calendar years 2019 through 2021. (2) Each meeting of the Commission, other than meetings in which classified information is to be discussed, shall be open to the public. (f) Vacancies A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (g) Pay and travel expenses (1) (A) Each member, other than the Chairperson, shall be paid at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the minimum annual rate of basic pay payable for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, for each day (including travel time) during which the member is engaged in the actual performance of duties vested in the Commission. (B) The Chairperson shall be paid for each day referred to in subparagraph (A) at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the minimum annual rate of basic pay payable for level III of the Executive Schedule under section 5314 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Members shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code. (h) Director of staff (1) The Commission shall appoint a Director who has not served on active duty in the Armed Forces or as a civilian employee of the Department of Defense during the 1-year period preceding the date of such appointment. (2) The Director shall be paid at the rate of basic pay payable for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. (i) Staff (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Director, with