Membership

(a) Number and appointment The Commission shall be composed of 11 members, at least 6 of whom shall be women, appointed not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, as follows: (1) The majority leader and minority leader of the Senate shall each appoint two members. (2) The Speaker and the minority leader of the House of Representatives shall each appoint two members. (3) The President shall appoint three members. (b) Qualifications Each person nominated to the Commission shall be knowledgeable on sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other sexual misconduct or related discrimination in the workplace. (c) Terms (1) In general Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. (2) Vacancies Any vacancy shall not affect the power and duties of the Commission, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment and made within 90 days of a vacancy on the Commission. (d) Chairperson; Vice Chairperson (1) Election At the initial meeting, the Commission shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among its members. (2) Vice Chairperson The Vice Chairperson shall perform the duties of the Chairperson in the event the Chairperson is absent, steps down, or dies. (e) Quorum Six members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. (f) Compensation Each Member of the Commission— (1) shall not be considered to be a Federal employee for any purpose by reason of service on the Commission; and (2) shall serve without pay. (g) Travel expenses Each Member of the Commission shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code, while away from their home or regular place of business in performance of services for the Commission.