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 PUBLIC LAW 108–184—DEC. 16, 2003

117 STAT. 2679

for a total of more than 2 terms. For purposes of this paragraph, the number of terms an individual serves on the Council shall not include any portion of a term for which an individual is appointed to fill a vacancy under paragraph (4)(B). (4) VACANCIES.— (A) IN GENERAL.—A vacancy on the Council— (i) shall not affect the powers of the Council; and (ii) shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made. (B) TERM.—Any member of the Council appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member’s predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of that term. (e) COMPENSATION.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), a member of the Council shall serve without pay. (2) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—A member of the Council shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the Council. (f) CHAIRPERSON.—By a majority vote of its voting members, the Council shall elect a chairperson from its members. (g) MEETINGS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Council shall meet at the call of the chairperson or on the written request of a majority of the voting members of the Council, but not fewer than twice each year. (2) INITIAL MEETINGS.—During the 1-year period beginning on the date of the first meeting of the Council, the Council shall meet not fewer than 4 times for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the Council under this Act. (h) QUORUM.—A majority of the voting members of the Council holding office shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business, but a lesser number may receive information on behalf of the Council. SEC. 6. DIRECTOR AND STAFF OF THE MUSEUM.

20 USC 80r–4.

(a) DIRECTOR.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Museum shall have a Director who shall be appointed by the Secretary, taking into consideration individuals recommended by the Council. (2) DUTIES.—The Director shall manage the Museum subject to the policies of the Board of Regents. (b) STAFF.—The Secretary may appoint two additional employees to serve under the Director, except that such additional employees may be appointed without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service. (c) PAY.—The employees appointed by the Secretary under subsection (b) may be paid without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, relating to classification of positions and General Schedule pay rates. SEC. 7. EDUCATIONAL AND LIAISON PROGRAMS.

20 USC 80r–5.

(a) IN GENERAL.—

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