; (2) four Members of the Senate appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate in consultation with the Majority Leader and Minority Leader of the Senate, of which not more than two appointees may be members of the same political party; and (3) four Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in consultation with the Majority Leader and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, of which not more than two appointees may be members of the same political party. (c) Chair and vice chair The members of the Commission shall select a Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission. The Chair and Vice Chair shall not be members of the same political party. (d) Vacancies Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers if a quorum is present, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (e) Meetings (1) Initial meeting Not later than 45 days after the date on which a majority of the members of the Commission have been appointed, the Commission shall hold its first meeting. (2) Subsequent meetings The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair. (f) Quorum A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum but a lesser number of members may hold hearings. (g) No compensation A member of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the Commission. (h) Duties The Commission shall consider and formulate plans for a permanent memorial to honor John Adams and his legacy, including the nature, location, design, and construction of the memorial. (i) Powers The Commission may— (1) make such expenditures for services and materials for the purpose of carrying out this section as the Commission considers advisable from funds appropriated or received as gifts for that purpose; (2) accept gifts to be used in carrying out this section or to be used in connection with the construction or other expenses of the memorial