80 Stat. 378. 5 USC 101 et seq. (5) the various means appropriate to the ethical values and principles of this society by which our Nation can achieve a population level properly suited for its environmental, natural resources, and other needs. STAFF OF THE COMMISSION SEC, 5. (a) The Commission shall appoint an Executive Director and such other personnel as the Commission deems necessary without regard to the provisions of title 5 of the United States Code governing appointments in the competitive service and shall fix the compensation of such personnel without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subtitle II of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates: Provided, That no personnel so appointed shall receive compensation in excess of the rate authorized for GS-18 34 F. R. 9605. by section 5332 of such title. 80 Stat. 443, 459. 5 USC 5332 note. 80 Stat. 416. Contract authority. 84 STAT. 68 84 STAT.. 69 (b) The Executive Director, with the approval of the Commission, is authorized to obtain services in accordance with the provisions of section 3109 of title 5 of the United States Code, but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem equivalent of the rate authorized for GS-18 by section 5332 of such title. (c) The Commission is authorized to enter into contracts with public agencies, private firms, institutions, and individuals for the conduct of research and surveys, the preparation of reports, and other activities necessary to the discharge of its duties. GOVERNMENT AGENCY COOPERATION SEC. 6. The Commission is authorized to request from any Federal department or agency any information and assistance it deems necessary to carry out its functions; and each such department or agency is authorized to cooperate with the Commission and, to the extent permitted by law, to furnish such information and assistance to the Commission upon request made by the Chairman or any other member when acting as Chairman. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SEC. 7. The General Services Administration shall provide administrative services for the Commission on a reimbursable basis. REPORTS OF COMMISSION: TERMINATION SEO. 8. In order that the President and the Congress may be kept advised of the progress of its work, the Commission shall, from time to time, report to the President and the Congress such significant findings and recommendations as it deems advisable. The Commission shall submit an interim report to the President and the Congress one year after it is established and shall submit its final report two years after the enactment of this Act. The Commission shall cease to exist sixty days after the date of the submission of its final report. March 16, 1970 - 3 Pub. Law 91-213 84 STAT. 69 AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS SEC. 9. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such amounts as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Approved March 16, 1970. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 91-738 accompanying H. R. 15165 (Comm. on SENATE REPORT No. 91-431 (Comm. on Government Operations.) CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 115 (1969): Sept 29, considered and passed Senate. G. To Establish a Commission on Government Procurement (83 Stat. 269) This act was the result of the enactment of H.R. 474, 91st Congress. It was approved on November 26, 1969, as Public Law 91-129. The text of the act appears in volume 83, Statutes at Large, pages 269–272. Its provisions are codified as 41 United States Code 251 nt. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF PUBLIC LAW 91-129 1. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD REFERENCES TO DEBATES, ET CETERA (Page citations are to volume 115, Congressional Record) H.R. 474: To establish a Commission on Government Procurement. Mr. Holifield, Mr. Blatnik, Mr. Reuss, Mr. Rosenthal, Mr. Erlenborn, Mr. Edwards of Alabama, and Mr. Horton; Committee on Government Operations, 65. Reported (H. Rept. 468), 23412. Made special order (H. Res. 534), 24924. Debated, 26592. Passed House, 26604. Amended and passed Senate (in lieu of S. 17707), 27279. House disagrees to Senate amendment and requests conference, 31031. Conferees appointed, 31031. Senate insists on its amendment and agrees to Conference, 32311. Conferees appointed, 32311. Conference report (H. Rept. 91-613), agreed to in House, 34099. Examined and signed, 34373, 34387. Presented to the President, 34373. Approved [Public Law 91-129], 38073. S. 1707: To establish a Commission on Government Procurement. Mr. Jackson; Committee on Government Operations, 7956, 16069. Reported with amendment (S. Rept. 427) (H.R. 474 passed in lieu), 26812. Indefinitely postponed, 27280. 2. SERIAL NUMBERS TO CONGRESSIONAL REPORTS RELATING TO PUBLIC LAW 129, 91ST CONGRESS House Report 91-468, 12837-3. 3. CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS RELATING TO PUBLIC LAW 129, 91ST CONGRESS House Committee on Government Operations, 91st Congress: Government Procurement and Contracting, March 18, 19, 20, 1969, on H.R.474. Senate Committee on Government Operations, 91st Congress: Establish a Commission on Government Procurement, July 31, 1969 on S. 1707. AN ACT To establish a Commission on Government Procurement. Commission on Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the November 26, 1969 United States of America in Congress assembled, DECLARATION OF POLICY SECTION 1. It is hereby declared to be the policy of Congress to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the procurement of goods, services and facilities by and for the executive branch of the Federal Government by (1) establishing policies, procedures, and practices which will require the Government to acquire goods, services, and facilities of the requisite quality and within the time needed at the lowest reasonable cost, utilizing competitive bidding to the maximum extent practicable; (2) improving the quality, efficiency, economy, and performance of Government procurement organizations and personnel; (3) avoiding or eliminating unnecessary overlapping or duplication of procurement and related activities; (4) avoiding or eliminating unnecessary or redundant requirements placed on contractor and Federal procurement officials; (5) identifying gaps, omissions, or inconsistencies in procurement laws, regulations, and directives and in other laws, regulations, and directives, relating to or affecting procurement; (6) achieving greater uniformity and simplicity whenever appropriate, in procurement procedures; (7) coordinating procurement policies and programs of the several departments and agencies; (8) conforming procurement policies and programs, whenever appropriate, to other established Government policies and programs; (9) minimizing possible disruptive effects of Government procurement on particular industries, areas, or occupations; (10) improving understanding of Government procurement laws and policies with the Government and by organizations and individuals doing business with the Government; (11) promoting fair dealing and equitable relationships among the parties in Government contracting; and (12) otherwise promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in Government procurement organizations and operations. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMMISSION SEC. 2. To accomplish the policy set forth in section 1 of this Act, there is hereby established a commission to be known as the Commission on Government Procurement (in this Act referred to as the "Commission"). [H.R. MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION SEC. 3. (a) The Commission shall be composed of twelve members. consisting of (1) three members appointed by the President of the Senate, two from the Senate (who shall not be members of the same political party), and one from outside the Federal Government, (2) three members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, two from the House of Representatives (who shall not be members of the same political party), and one from outside the Federal Government, (3) five members appointed by the President of the United States, two from the executive branch of the Government and three from outside the Federal Government, and (4) the Comptroller General of the United States. Appointment by (b) The Commission shall select a Chairman and a Vice Chairman Quorum. from among its members. (c) Seven members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. (d) Any vacancies in the Commission shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION SEC. 4. (a) The Commission shall study and investigate the present statutes affecting Government procurement; the procurement policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and practices followed by the departments, bureaus, agencies, boards, commissions, offices, independent establishments, and instrumentalities of the executive branch of the Federal Government; and the organizations by which procurement is accomplished to determine to what extent these facilitate the policy set forth in the first section of this Act. Vacancies. Study of pro curement pro cedures. (b) Within two years from the date of enactment of this Act, the Report to Commission shall make a final report to the Congress of its findings Congress. and of its recommendations for changes in statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures designed to carry out the policy stated in section 1 of this Act. In the event the Congress is not in session at the end of such two-year period, the final report shall be submitted to the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate. The Commission may also make such interim reports as it deems advisable. COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION Travel expenses, SEC. 5. (a) Members of the Commission who are Members of Congress or who are officers or employees of the executive branch of the Federal Government, and the Comptroller General, shall receive no compensation for their services as members of the Commission, but shall be allowed necessary travel expenses (or in the alternative, etc. mileage for use of privately owned vehicles and a per diem in lieu of subsistence not to exceed the rates prescribed in sections 5702 and 5704 of title 5, United States Code), and other necessary expenses Ante, p. 190. 80 Stat. 498; |