; and (D) the research, development, and application of new technologies to mitigate privacy and civil liberties risks inherent in artificial intelligence systems. (d) Powers of the Task Force (1) Hearings The Task Force may, for the purpose of carrying out this section, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence as the AI Task Force considers appropriate. (2) Powers of members and agents Any member of the AI Task Force may, upon authorization by the AI Task Force, take any action that the AI Task Force is authorized to take under this section. (3) Obtaining official data Subject to applicable privacy laws and relevant regulations, the AI Task Force may secure directly from any department or agency of the United States information and data necessary to enable it to carry out this section. Upon written request of the Chair of the AI Task Force, the head or acting representative of that department or agency shall furnish the requested information to the AI Task Force not later than 30 days after receipt of the request. (e) Operating rules and procedure (1) Initial meeting The AI Task Force shall meet not later than 30 days after the date on which a majority of the members of the AI Task Force have been appointed. (2) Voting Each member of the AI Task Force shall have 1 vote. (3) Recommendations The AI Task Force shall adopt recommendations only upon a majority vote. (4) Quorum A majority of the members of the AI Task Force shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number of members may hold meetings, gather information, and review draft reports from staff. (f) Staff (1) Personnel The chairperson of the AI Task Force may appoint staff to inform, support, and enable AI Task Force members in the fulfillment of their responsibilities. A staff member may not be a local, State, or Federal elected official or be affiliated with or employed by, such an elected official during the duration of the AI Task Force. (2) Detailees The head of any Federal department or agency may detail, on