; vice chairman The Commission shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the members of the Commission for a term of 4 years. (g) Powers of commission (1) Hearings and sessions The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers appropriate. The Commission may administer oaths to witnesses appearing before it. (2) Obtaining information (A) In general The Commission may secure directly from any agency or advisory committee information necessary to enable it to carry out its duties under this Act. (B) Furnishing information On request of the Chairperson of the Commission, the head of the agency, or the Chair of the advisory committee shall furnish information to the Commission in a full and timely manner. (3) Subpoena power (A) Authority to issue subpoena The Commission may issue a subpoena to require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence relating to any matter under investigation by the Commission. (B) Compliance with subpoena If a person refuses to obey an order or subpoena of the Commission that is issued in connection with a Commission proceeding, the Commission may apply to the United States district court in the judicial district in which the proceeding is held for an order requiring the person to comply with the subpoena or order. (4) Immunity The Commission is an agency of the United States for purposes of part V of title 18, United States Code (relating to immunity of witnesses). (5) Contract authority The Commission may contract with and compensate government and private agencies or persons for services without regard to section 6101 of title 41, United States Code (relating to advertising requirement for Federal Government purchases and sales). (h) Commission procedures (1) Initial meeting Not later than 45 days after the date on which all members of the Commission have been appointed, the Commission shall hold