; Vice Chair The members of the Commission shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair from the membership. (e) Compensation of members (1) Rate of pay A member of the Commission shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed 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 performance of the duties of the Commission. (2) Travel expenses A member of the Commission shall be allowed reasonable travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the member’s home or regular place of business in the performance of services for the Commission. 4. Personnel (a) Chief of staff (1) Appointment Not later than 45 days after the initial meeting of the Commission, the Commission shall appoint one individual, without regard to political affiliation, as Chief of Staff of the Commission. (2) Requirements The individual appointed as Chief of Staff— (A) shall be a private citizen of the United States of integrity and impartiality who is a distinguished professional; and (B) may not be a present employee of the Federal Government. (3) Candidate to have clearances A candidate for Chief of Staff shall be granted the necessary security clearances in an accelerated manner subject to the standard procedures for granting such clearances. (4) Approval contingent on prior clearance A candidate for Chief of Staff shall qualify for the necessary security clearance prior to appointment by the Commission. (5) Duties The Chief of Staff shall— (A) serve as principal liaison to Government offices