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1 who include representation of the following interested 
2 parties : 
3 (A) State and local governments ; 
4 (B) members of the academic community con- 
5 cerned with genetic research and engineering; and 
6 (C) citizen groups and associations concerned with 
7 consumer protection. 
8 (2) Appointments made under this subsection shall be 
9 made without regard to political affiliation. 
10 (d) Members of the Commission — 
U (1) shall be appointed not later than ninety daj^s 
12 after the date of enactment of this Act, and 
13 (2) shall he appointed for the life of the Com- 
14 mission. 
15 (e) One of the members of the Commission shall be 
16 designated by the President as Chairperson of the Com- 
17 mission. Such individual shall serve as Chairperson for the 
18 life of the Commission. 
19 (f) A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the 
20 manner in which the original appointment was made. 
21 (g) Xine members of the Commission shall constitute 
22 a quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings. 
23 (h) The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chah> 
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