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107 STAT. 1740 PUBLIC LAW 103-160—NOV. 30, 1993 Defense and other national security agencies to the extent that changes in these areas are collateral to changes considered in military roles, missions, and functions. (g) RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING PROCESS FOR FUTURE CHANGES.—The Commission shall also recommend a process for continuing to adapt the roles, missions, and functions of the Armed Forces to future changes in technology and in the international security environment. SEC. 9S4. REPORTa (a) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. — Not later than three months after the date on which all members of the Commission have been appointed, the Commission shall transmit to the Committees on . Ajined Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report setting forth its plan for the work of the Commission. The plan shall be developed following discussions with the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the chairmen of those committees. (b) COMMISSION REPORT.— The Commission shall, not later than one year after the date of its first meeting, submit to the committees named in subsection (a) and to the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff a report setting forth the activities, findings, and recommendations of the Commission, including any reconmiendations for legislation that the Commission considers advisable. (c) ACTION BY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.— The Secretary of Defense, after consultation with the Chairman of the Joint Cniefs of Staff, shall submit comments on the Commission's report to the committees referred to in subsection (b) not later than 90 . days following receipt of the report. SEC. 955. POWERS. (a) HEARINGS. —The Commission or, at its direction, any panel or member of the Commission, may, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this subtitle, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, receive evidence, and administer oaths to the extent that the Commission or any panel or member considers advisable. (b) INFORMATION.— The Commission may secure directly from the Department of Defense and any other Federal department or agency any information that the Commission considers necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its responsibilities under this subtitle. Upon request of the chairman of the Commission, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information expeditiously to the Commission. SEC. 958. COMMISSION PROCEDURES. (a) MEETINGS. —The Commission shall meet at the call of the chairman. (b) QUORUM.^ 1) Foiu* members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number of members may hold hearings. (2) The Commission shall act by resolution agreed to by a mcgority of the members of the Commission. (c) PANELS. —The Commission may establish panels composed of less than the fidl membership of the Commission for the purpose of carrying out the Commission's duties. The actions of each such panel shan be subject to the review and control of the Commission.