Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 114 Part 5.djvu/800

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114 STAT. 2814 PUBLIC LAW 106-565—DEC. 23, 2000 (D) five members shall be individuals that have an interest in, support for, and expertise appropriate to, the commemoration, to be appointed by the Secretary. (2) TERM; VACANCIES.— (A) TERM. —^A member of the Commission shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. (B) VACANCIES.— (i) IN GENERAL.— A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (ii) PARTIAL TERM.—A member appointed to fill a vacancy on the Commission shall serve for the remainder of the term for which the predecessor of the member was appointed. (3) MEETINGS. — (A) IN GENERAL. — The Commission shall meet— (i) at least twice each year; or (ii) at the call of the Chairperson or the majority of the members of the Commission. (B) INITL\L MEETING.— Not later than 30 days after the date on which all members of the Commission have been appointed, the Commission shall hold the initial meeting of the Commission. (4) VOTING. — (A) IN GENERAL,—The Commission shall act only on an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Commission. (B) QUORUM.—A majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. (5) CHAIRPERSON.— The Secretary shall appoint a Chairperson of the Commission, taking into consideration any recommendations of the Governor. (c) DUTIES. — (1) IN GENERAL.— The Commission shall— (A) plan, develop, and execute programs and activities appropriate to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown; (B) generally facilitate Jamestown-related activities throughout the United States; (C) encourage civic, patriotic, historical, educational, religious, economic, and other organizations throughout the United States to organize and participate in anniversary activities to expand the understanding and appreciation of the significance of the founding and early history of Jamestown; (D) coordinate and facilitate for the public scholarly research on, publication about, and interpretation of, Jamestown; and (E) ensure that the 400th anniversary of Jamestown provides a lasting legacy and long-term public benefit by assisting in the development of appropriate programs and facilities. (2) PLANS; REPORTS. — (A) STRATEGIC PLAN; ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLANS.— In accordance with the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (Public Law 103-62; 107 Stat. 285), the Commission shall prepare a strategic plan and annual