; (3) 4 members will be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (4) 4 members will be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate, in consultation with the ranking minority member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. (b) Qualifications (1) In general An individual appointed to serve as a member of the Commission shall be an individual with experience or professional expertise in college sports, fair treatment of men’s and women’s college sports teams in NCAA operations, championship tournaments, or student-athlete programs, or compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ). (2) Special consideration In appointing a member of the Commission, special consideration shall be given to former college athletes, coaches, or athletic administrators. (c) Terms Each member of the Commission shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. (d) Compensation (1) In general Members of the Commission shall serve without pay. (2) Travel expenses Each member of the Commission 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. (e) Quorum A simple majority of members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum but a lesser number may hold hearings. (f) Co-Chairs Two Commission Co-chairs shall be elected by the members of the Commission. (g) Vacancies A vacancy on the Commission shall not affect the powers of the Commission, and such vacancy shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (h) Meetings The Commission shall have at least one public meeting at the call of the majority of its members. Such meeting shall take place not later than 30 days after all members of the Commission are appointed under subsection (a). 5. Director