; vacancies (A) In general A member of the Commission shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. (B) Vacancies A vacancy in the Commission— (i) shall not affect the powers of the Commission; and (ii) shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (5) Meetings (A) Initial meeting Not later than 180 days after the date on which all members of the Commission have been appointed, the Commission shall hold the first meeting of the Commission. (B) Frequency The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson. (C) Quorum A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number of members may hold hearings. (6) Chairperson and vice chairperson The Commission shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the members of the Commission. (b) Duties (1) Study The Commission shall conduct a thorough study of all matters relating to direct care professional training standards. (2) Recommendations The Commission shall develop recommendations on— (A) national training standards for direct care professionals that meet the requirements under subsection (a)(2)