; and (B) how to minimize use of deadly force by law enforcement. (d) Powers of the task force (1) Hearings The task force may, for the purpose of carrying out this section, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence as the task force considers appropriate. (2) Powers of members and agents Any member or agent of the task force may, if authorized by the task force, take any action which the task force is authorized to take by this section. (3) Obtaining official data Subject to applicable privacy laws and regulations, the task force may secure directly from any department or agency of the United States information necessary to enable it to carry out this section. Upon request of the chairperson of the task force, the head of that department or agency shall furnish that information to the task force. (4) Mails The task force may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the United States. (5) Administrative support services Upon the request of the task force, the Administrator of General Services shall provide to the task force, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support services necessary for the task force to carry out its duties under this section. (6) Contract authority To the extent or in the amounts provided in advance in appropriation Acts, the task force may contract with and compensate government agencies and private entities or persons for services necessary to carry out its duties under this section. (e) Operating rules and procedures (1) Initial meeting The task force shall meet not later than 30 days after the date on which a majority of the members of the task force have been appointed. (2) Meetings The task force shall alternate its meeting locations between the geographic regions reflected in the task force membership. (3) Voting Each member of the task force shall have one vote. (4) Rules and procedures Any member of the task force may propose to create or alter existing