their milk is used. (5) Ensuring that the competitiveness of dairy products with other competing products in the marketplace is preserved and enhanced. (d) Membership (1) Number and appointment The Commission shall be composed of 18 members appointed by the Secretary as follows: (A) At least 1 member representing a national consumer organization. (B) At least 3 members representing land-grant colleges and universities or covered NLGCA Institutions, with at least two of such members having expertise in economics. (C) At least 1 member representing the food and beverage retail sector. (D) Six dairy producers representing a variety of farming practices and sizes and 3 dairy processors, appointed so as to balance geographical distribution of milk production and dairy processing, reflect major product segments of dairy processing, and represent all regions of the United States equitably, including States that operate outside of a Federal Milk Marketing Order. (E) At least 2 members shall represent dairy farmer, cooperative, or dairy processor, associations. (F) At least 2 members shall represent dairy industry experts in the field of milk pricing, finance, marketing, risk management, consulting, or advisory services (or some combination thereof). (2) Terms Each member shall be appointed for the duration of the Commission. (3) Vacancy Any vacancy occurring before the termination of the Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (4) Pay Members shall serve without pay, but shall be entitled to receive a reimbursement from the Secretary from existing budget authority for reasonable expenses necessary to carry out the duties of the Commission. (5) Chairperson The members shall elect a member to serve as Chairperson of the Commission for the duration of the Commission. (6) Voting (A) In general If the Commission is unable to reach a consensus on a proposed recommendation or determination, the Commission may decide the matter by majority vote of its members. (B) Tie votes The Chairperson of