; and (2) may consult with the Government Accountability Office. 5. Operation and powers of the Commission (a) Executive branch assistance The heads of the following agencies shall advise and consult with the Commission on matters within their respective areas of responsibility: (1) The Bureau of the Census. (2) The Internal Revenue Service. (3) The Department of Housing and Urban Development. (4) The Social Security Administration. (5) The Department of Health and Human Services. (6) The Department of Agriculture. (7) The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. (8) Any other agency, as determined by the Commission. (b) Nonapplicability of FACA The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Commission. (c) Meetings The Commission shall meet not later than 30 days after the date upon which a majority of its members have been appointed and at such times thereafter as the chairperson or co-chairperson shall determine. Detailed minutes of each meeting of the Commission, except for any closed session, shall be kept and shall include a record of the persons present and a complete and accurate description of matters discussed. (d) Rules of procedure The chairperson and co-chairperson shall, with the approval of a majority of the members of the Commission, establish written rules of procedure for the Commission, which shall include a quorum requirement to conduct the business of the Commission. (e) Hearings The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence as the Commission considers appropriate. Timely public notice of each hearing, including the time, place, and agenda of the meeting, shall be provided by any means that will result in wide publicity in the region of the United States in which it is held. Timely notice of each regular meeting shall be published in the Federal Register. Interested persons shall be permitted to submit written statements regarding the matters on the agenda of such