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 106 STAT. 36 PUBLIC LAW 102-247—FEB. 24, 1992 by the governments of the United States Virgin Islands and the United States in accordance with this title; (2) consult with the Secretary on the development of the general management plan required by section 105 of this title; and (3) provide advice and recommendations to the Government of the United States Virgin Islands, upon request of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands. (c) MEMBERSHIP.—The Commission shall be composed of 10 members, as follows: (1) The Governor of the United States Virgin Islands, or the designee of the Governor. (2) The Secretary, or the designee of the Secretary. (3) Foiu" members appointed by the Secretary. (4) Four members appointed by the Secretary from a list provided by the Governor of the United States Virgin Islemds, at least one of whom sheJl be a member of the Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands. Initial appointments made under this subsection shall be made within 120 days after the date of enactment of this title, except that the appointments made under paragraph (4) shall be made within 120 days after the date on which the Secretary receives such list. (d) TERMS. —The members appointed under paragraphs (3) and (4) shall be appointed for terms of 4 years. A member of the Commission appointed for a definite term may serve after the expiration of the member's term until a successor is appointed. A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made and shall be filled within 60 days after the expiration of the term. (e) CHAIR. —The Chair of the Commission shall alternate annually between the Secretary and the Governor of the United States Virgin Islands. All other officers of the Commission shall be elected by a majority of the members of the Commission to serve for terms established by the Commission. (f) MEETINGS. —The Commission shall meet on a regular basis Federal or at the call of the Chair. Notice of meetings and agenda shall ^^*^t' ^® published in the Federal Register and local newspapers having pu ica ion. ^ distribution that generally covers the United States Virgin Islands. Commission meetings shall be held at locations and in such a manner as to ensure adequate public involvement. (g) EXPENSES. —Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation as such, but the Secretary may pay each member of the Commission travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordcince with section 5703 of title 5, United States Code. Members of the Commission who are full-time officers or employees of the United States or the Virgin Isleuids Government may not receive additional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of their service on the Commission. The Secretary shall provide the Commission with a budget for travel expenses and staff, and guidelines by which expenditures shall be accounted for. Oi) FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT. — Except with respect to the provisions of section 14(b) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and except as otherwise provided in this title, the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall apply to the Commission.

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