; and (2) procure temporary and intermittent services to the same extent as is authorized by section 3109 of title 5, United States Code. (e) Applicability of other laws to employees Except as otherwise provided in this Act, persons in the employ of the Commission under subsections (c) and (d)(1) shall be considered Federal employees for all purposes. (f) Maximum Compensation of employees Any individual in the employ of the Commission under subsection (d)(1) may not be paid at a rate of pay greater than the highest rate of basic pay provided under the General Schedule (section 5332 of title 5, United States Code). 8. Application of the Federal Advisory Committee Act Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Commission. 9. Reimbursement Members of the Commission shall be entitled to reimbursement for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the Commission. 10. Authorization of Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated $2,250,000 for each fiscal year to carry out this Act. 11. Receipt of other funds The Commission is authorized to receive funds through grants, contracts, and contributions from governmental agencies, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. Such funds may be received and expended by the Commission only for the purposes of carrying out this Act. 12. Repeal of Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations An Act to establish an Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations , approved September 24, 1959 ( Public Law 86–380 ; 42 U.S.C. 4271 et seq. ), is repealed.