46 U.S.C. § 51313 — Advisory Board

submitted 20 years ago by Pub. L. 109-304 to r/title-46-SHIPPING · 175 words · no verdicts yet

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An Advisory Board of up to 7 members, appointed by the Secretary of Transportation, visits the Academy each year to review its instruction and management and advise Academy leadership.

(a) In General. There is an Advisory Board to the Merchant Marine Academy that must visit at least once every academic year, to examine how the Academy teaches and manages itself, and to advise the Maritime Administrator and the Academy's Superintendent. (b) Appointment and Terms. The Board has up to 7 members, appointed by the Secretary of Transportation, chosen for being distinguished in education or other Academy-related fields. Members serve terms of up to 3 years and can be reappointed, and the Secretary names one member as chairman. (c) Travel Expenses. When working away from home, Board members get travel expenses, including per diem, under section 5703 of title 5. (d) Relationship to Other Law. Chapter 10 of title 5 (a law that normally governs advisory committees) does not apply to this Board.

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(a)In General.—

An Advisory Board to the United States Merchant Marine Academy shall be established to visit the Academy at least once during each academic year, for the purpose of examining the course of instruction and management of the Academy and advising the Maritime Administrator and the Superintendent of the Academy.

(b)Appointment and Terms.—

The Board shall be composed of not more than 7 individuals appointed by the Secretary of Transportation. The individuals must be distinguished in education and other fields related to the Academy. Members of the Board shall be appointed for terms of not more than 3 years and may be reappointed. The Secretary shall designate one of the members as chairman.

(c)Travel Expenses.—

When serving away from home or regular place of business, a member of the Board shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5.

(d)Relationship to Other Law.—

Chapter 10 of title 5 does not apply to the Board.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1576; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(292), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4338.)

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2006Enacted · Pub. L. 109-304 · 120 Stat. 1576
2022Amended · Pub. L. 117-286 · 136 Stat. 4338

A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 109-304 on 2006-10-06.

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