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 PUBLIC LAW 102-416—OCT. 14, 1992 106 STAT. 2135 be construed as prohibiting any Indian tribal government from imposing any condition, limitation, or other restriction on the use or dissemination of any information or other data made available by consent of such tribal government to the Council under this Act. SEC. 7. POWERS OF THE COUNCIL. 25 USC 651 note. (a) STAFF. — (1) Subject to such rules and regulations as may be adopted by the Council, the Chairperson of the Council shall have the power to— (A) appoint, terminate, and fix the compensation (without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title, or of any other provision of law relating to the number, classification, and General Schedule rates) of an Executive Director of the Council and of such other personnel as the Council deems advisable to assist in the performance of the duties of the Council, at rates not to exceed a rate equal to the meiximimi rate of basic pay payable under section 5376 of such title for a position classified above GS-15 pursuant to section 5108 of such title; and (B) procure, as authorized by section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, temporary and intermittent services to the same extent as is authorized for agencies in the executive branch, but at rates not to exceed the daily equivalent of the maximimi annual rate of basic pay payable under section 5376 of such title for a position classified above GS-15 pursuant to section 5108 of such title. (2) Service of an individual as a member of the Council shall not be considered as service or employment bringing such individual within the provisions of any Federal law relating to conflicts of interest or otherwise imposing restrictions, requirements, or penalties in relation to the employment of persons, the performance of services, or the payment or receipt of compensation in connection with claims, proceedings, or matters involving the United States. Service as a member of the Council, or as an employee of the Council, shall not be considered service in an appointive or elective position in the Government for purposes of section 8344 of title 5, United States Code, or comparable provisions of Federal law. (b) ACTIONS.— The Council may hold such hearings and sit and act at such times, take such testimony, have such printing and binding done, enter into such contracts and other arrangements, make such expenditures, and take such other actions, as the Council may deem advisable provided, however, that no such action, contracting arrangement or expenditure be committed beyond the duration of the life of the Council pursuant to section 8. Any member of the Council may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before the Council. (c) TASK FORCES.— The Council is authorized to establish task forces which include individuals who are not members of the Council only for the purpose of gathering; information on specific subjects identified by the Council as requiring the knowledge and expertise of such individuals. Any task force established by the Council shall be chaired by a voting member of the Council who shall preside at any task force hearing authorized by the Council. No compensation (other than compensation and expenses authorized

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