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(iv) facilitate resolution of differences among agencies on space-related policy and strategy matters; (v) enable interagency cooperation, coordination, and information exchange on space activities; and (vi) perform such other duties as the President may, from time to time, prescribe. (b) The operation of the Council shall not interfere with the existing lines of authority in or responsibilities of any agency. (c) The Council shall have a staff, headed by a civilian Executive Secretary appointed by the President. (d) The Council shall meet at least annually. (e) The Council shall consider and provide recommendations to the President on any space-related issue as determined by the Chair. Sec. 4. Responsibilities of the Chair. (a) The Chair shall serve as the President’s principal advisor on national space policy and strategy. (b) The Chair shall establish procedures and set the agenda for Council sessions to address Presidential priorities. (c) The Chair may recommend to the President candidates for the position of Executive Secretary. (d) The Chair may invite the heads of other agencies, other senior officials in the Executive Office of the President, and other Federal employees to participate in Council meetings. (e) The Chair or, upon the Chair’s direction, the Executive Secretary, may develop budget recommendations for submission to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget that reflect the President’s space policy and strategy, as well as provide advice concerning budget submissions by agencies related to the President’s space policies and strategies. Sec. 5. National Space Policy Planning Process. (a) The Council shall establish a process for developing and coordinating the implementation of national space policy and strategy. (b) The head of each agency that conducts space-related activities shall, to the extent permitted by law, conform such activities to the President’s national space policy and strategy. (c) On space matters relating primarily to national security, the Council shall coordinate with the National Security Council (NSC) to develop space policy and strategy consistent with NSC priorities and practices. Sec. 6. Users’ Advisory Group. (a) The Council shall convene a Users’ Advisory Group (Group) pursuant to section 121 of Public Law 101–611, composed of non-Federal representatives of industries and other persons involved in aeronautical and space activities. (b) Members of the Group shall serve without compensation for their work for the Group. Members of the Group, while engaged in the work of the Group, may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, to the extent permitted by law for persons serving intermittently in Government service (5 U.S.C. 5701–5707), consistent with the availability of funds. (c) The Group shall report directly to the Council and shall provide advice or work product solely to the Council. (d) The Group shall provide advice and recommendations to the Council on matters related to space policy and strategy, including Government policies, laws, regulations, treaties, international instruments, programs, and practices across the civil, commercial, and national security space sectors. Sec. 7. Administrative Provisions. (a) To aid in the performance of the functions of the Council: (i) the Office of Administration in the Executive Office of the President shall provide administrative support to the Council, to the extent permitted by law and within existing appropriations; and