; and (B) release public versions of its reports. (2) Requirements for public hearings Any public hearings of the Commission shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the protection of information provided to or developed for or by the Commission as required by any applicable statute, regulation, or Executive order. (e) Application of Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 For purposes of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.)— (1) the Commission shall be considered an employing office; and (2) the employees of the Commission shall be considered covered employees. 6. Staff of Commission (a) Authorizing appointment of staff The Chair of the Commission, in consultation with the Vice Chair of the Commission and in accordance with rules adopted by the Commission, may appoint and fix the compensation of a staff director and such other personnel as may be necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its duties. (b) Experts and consultants Subject to rules prescribed by the Commission, the Commission may procure temporary and intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code. (c) Staff of Federal agencies Upon request of the Commission, the head of any Federal department or agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that department or agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its duties under this Act. 7. Reports