; rule for voting on final actions A majority of the members of the Commission constitute a quorum, and an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present is required to issue recommendations. (4) Attendance by members Members are expected to attend all Commission meetings. In the case of an absence, members are expected to report to the Chairperson prior to the meeting and allowance may be made for an absent member to participate remotely. Members will still be responsible for fulfilling prior commitments, regardless of attendance status. If a member is absent twice in a given year, he or she will be reviewed by the Chairperson and appointing authority and further action will be considered, including removal and replacement on the Commission. (h) Minutes Minutes shall be taken at each meeting by the Secretary, or in that individual’s absence, the Chairperson shall select another Commission member to take minutes during that absence. (i) Administrative requirements The Attorney General shall provide staff and administrative support to the Commission. All entities of the United States Government shall provide information that is otherwise a public record at the request of the Commission. (j) No rulemaking authority The Commission shall not have rulemaking authority. (k) Prohibition of compensation (1) Federal employees Members of the Commission who are full-time officers or employees of the United States may not receive additional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of their service on the Commission. (2) Other members Members of the Commission who are not full-time officers or employees of the United States may not receive additional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of their service on the Commission. (l) Definitions In this Act: (1) Cannabis The term cannabis has the meaning given the term “marihuana” in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 ). (2) State The term State includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the