MEMBERSHIP OF COMMISSION.

SEC. 405. MEMBERSHIP OF COMMISSION. (a) Composition.—If established pursuant to section 403, the Commission shall be composed of seven members all of whom— (1) shall be citizens of the United States who are not officers or employees of any government, except to the extent they are considered such officers or employees by virtue of their membership on the Commission; and (2) shall have interest and expertise in issues relating to the Asia-Pacific region. (b) Appointment.— (1) In general.—The individuals referred to in subsection (a) shall be appointed— (A) by the President, after consultation with the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Chairman and ranking member of the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives, the Majority Leader and Minority Leader of the Senate, and the Chairman and ranking member of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) Political affiliation.—Not more than four of the individuals appointed under paragraph (1) may be affiliated with the same political party. (c) Term.—Each member of the Commission shall be appointed for a term of 6 years. (d) Vacancies.—A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (e) Chairperson; Vice Chairperson.—The President shall designate a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Commission from among the members of the Commission. (f) Compensation.— (1) Rates of pay.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), members of the Commission shall serve without pay.114 STAT. 3049 (2) Travel expenses.—Each member of the Commission may receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code. (g) Meetings.—The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson. (h) Quorum.—A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number of members may hold hearings. (i) Affirmative Determinations.—An affirmative vote by a majority of the members of the Commission shall be required for any affirmative determination by the Commission under section 404.