; and (B) 1 member selected by the appointing Congressional officials belonging to the minority party. (5) Travel expenses Each member shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code. (c) Staff of Commission (1) Director The Commission shall have a Director who shall be appointed by the co-chairs. (2) Staff To the extent or in the amounts provided in advance in appropriation Acts, the Director, in coordination with the co-chairs, may appoint and fix the pay of additional personnel as the Commission considers appropriate. (3) Experts and consultants The Commission may procure temporary and intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code. (d) Duties The Commission shall: (1) Examine existing civics education programs in each State. (2) Solicit the views of educators, school administrators, and other State and local education officials, including through— (A) direct contact and engagement; (B) field hearings; (C) roundtable discussions