; vacancies Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers and shall be filled within 45 days of the vacancy in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (5) Hearings In carrying out its duties under this section, the Commission is authorized to hold such hearings and take testimony with respect to matters to which it has a responsibility under this section. The Chairperson, or any member authorized by the Chairperson, may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before the Commission. (6) Prohibition of compensation Members of the Commission shall serve without pay. (d) Operation and powers (1) Meetings The Commission shall meet not later than 30 days after the date upon which a majority of its members have been appointed and at such times thereafter as the chairperson or co-chairperson shall determine. Detailed minutes of each meeting of the Commission, except for any closed session, shall be kept and shall include a record of the persons present and a complete and accurate description of matters discussed. (2) Rules of procedure The chairperson and co-chairperson shall, with the approval of a majority of the members of the Commission, establish written rules of procedure for the Commission, which shall include a quorum requirement to conduct the business of the Commission. (3) Hearings The Commission shall hold no fewer than 2 hearings on matters to carry out its duties under subsection (b). The Commission may take testimony and receive evidence as the Commission considers appropriate. Timely public notice of each hearing, including the time, place, and agenda of the meeting, shall be provided by any means determined by the Commission to provide for wide publicity. Timely notice of each regular meeting shall be published in the Federal Register. Interested persons shall be permitted to submit written statements regarding the matters on the agenda of such hearings. 4. Definitions For purposes of this Act, the