This Advisory Council shall, through its meetings and public hearings, make itself available and accessible to the general public. It shall, through reports and recommendations, convey and represent the Advisory Council categories and concerns to the Partnership. Composition of Advisory Council. The Advisory Council shall consist of 28 members nominated and appointed in accordance with Section 2 of P.L. 104-333. Members may serve after the expiration of their terms until their successors are appointed.
Members can serve two consecutive terms.
After a break of one year, a former member may be reappointed. The nominating process for Advisory Council members shall begin three months prior to the expiration of any given term. When a vacancy occurs, the Advisory Council shall recommend candidates for appointment to the Director of the National Park Service. Members of the Advisory Council shall receive no pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of their service to the Advisory Council. While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Advisory Council, members of the Advisory Council shall be allowed travel expenses, i.e., per diem, mileage, etc., in the same manner as persons employed in the Government service are allowed expenses under Section 5 U.S.C. 5703, United States Code.