; (D) the distribution of business among personnel and among administrative units of the Commission; and (E) the procurement of services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code. (g) Salary of Commissioners (1) In general Each Commissioner shall receive an annual salary at the annual rate payable from time to time for grade 16 of the pay scale of the Securities and Exchange Commission, payable in monthly installments. (2) Chair The chairperson of the Commission, during the period of service as chairperson, shall receive an annual salary at the annual rate payable from time to time for grade 17 of the pay scale of the Securities and Exchange Commission. (h) Employees The Commission may, subject to the civil service laws and the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, appoint such officers, engineers, accountants, attorneys, inspectors, examiners, and other employees as are necessary in the exercise of its functions. 2113. Designation of acting chairperson; sessions; seal (a) Designation of acting chairperson The chairperson of the Commission may designate any other commissioner as acting chairperson to act in the place and stead of the chairperson during the chairperson's absence. (b) Sessions of Commission (1) Presiding official The chairperson (or the acting chairperson in the absence of the chairperson) shall preside at all sessions of the Commission. (2) Quorum Three members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (3) Vote Each commissioner, including the chairperson, shall have 1 vote. (4) Majority vote Actions of the Commission shall be determined by a majority vote of the members present. (c) Seal The Commission shall have an official seal which shall be judicially noticed. 2114. Commission jurisdiction (a) Functions The Commission shall— (1) implement and enforce the provisions of this division; and (2) promote competition, privacy, national security, and transparency on platforms. (b) Jurisdiction