; and (2) substantial knowledge and appreciation of Route 66. (c) Time of appointment Each initial appointment of a member of the Commission shall be made before the expiration of the 120-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. (d) Terms Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. (e) Vacancies A vacancy in the Commission shall not affect the powers of the Commission but shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (f) Basic pay Members shall serve on the Commission without pay. (g) Travel expenses Each member 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) Quorum 7 members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings. (i) Chair and Vice Chair The Commission shall select a Chair and Vice Chair from among the members of the Commission. (j) Meetings (1) In general The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair. (2) Location (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), each meeting and hearing of the Commission shall be held in a location along the Route 66 corridor. (B) Exception The Commission may hold a meeting or hearing in a location that is not along the Route 66 corridor if, in the determination of the Commission, holding the meeting or hearing in that location is necessary to accomplish the duties of the Commission. 6. Director and staff (a) Director The Commission may appoint and fix the pay of a Director and such additional personnel as the Commission considers to be appropriate. (b) Applicability of certain civil service laws (1) Director The Director of the Commission shall— (A) be appointed subject to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service