106 STAT. 4474 PUBLIC LAW 102-569—OCT. 29,1992

"(II) SENATE APPOINTEES.—Five members shall
be appointed by the president pro tempore of the
Senate, with the advice and approval of the Major-
ity Leader and Minority Leader of the Senate.

"(Ill) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APPOINT-
EES.—Five members shall be appointed by the
Speaker of the House of Representatives with the
advice and approval of the Majority Leader
and Minority Leader of the House of
Representatives.

"(C) TERM.—Members shall be appointed for the life
of the National Commission.

"(D) VACANCIES.—Any vacancy in the National
Commission shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled
in the same manner as the original appointment.

"(E) CHAIRPERSON.—The National Commission shall
select a Chairperson from among its members.

"(F) MEETINGS.—The National Commission shall meet
at the call of the Chairperson, but not less often than
four times each year.

"(G) QUORUM.—Ten members of the National Commis-
sion shall constitute a quorum.

"(H) COMMITTEES.—The Chairperson, upon approval
by the National Commission, may establish such commit-
tees as the Chairperson determines to be necessary to
fulfill the duties of the National Commission.
a(2) DUTIES.—

a(A) STUDIES AND ANALYSES.—The National Commis-
sion shall conduct studies and analyses with respect to—
"(i) the effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation
and independent living services in enhancing the
employment outcomes of individuals with disabilities;
"(ii) the adequacy of research and training activi-
ties in fostering innovative approaches that further
the employment of individuals with disabilities;

"(iii) the capacity of supported employment and
independent living services in promoting the integra-
tion of individuals with disabilities into the workplace
and community;

"(iy) methods for enhancing access to services
authorized under this Act by minorities who are
individuals with disabilities and individuals with
disabilities who are members of populations that have
traditionally been unserved or underserved by pro-
grams under this Act that provide such vocational
rehabilitation services and independent living services;
"(v) means for enhancing interagency coordination
among Federal and State agencies to promote the maxi-
mization of employment-related programs, services,
and benefits on behalf of individuals with disabilities;
and

"(vi) such other issues as the National Commission
may identify as relevant to promoting the employment,
independence, and integration of individuals with
disabilities.

"(B) POLICY ANALYSES.—The National Commission
shall conduct policy analyses to—