16 U.S.C. § 4265a — Advisory group

(a) In general To assist in carrying out this chapter, the Secretary^* may convene an advisory group consisting of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation^* of Asian elephants. (b) Public participation (1) Meetings The Advisory Group 1 shall— (A) ensure that each meeting of the advisory group is open to the public; and (B) provide, at each meeting, an opportunity for interested persons to present oral or written statements concerning items on the agenda. (2) Notice The Secretary must provide to the public timely notice of each meeting of the advisory group. (3) Minutes Minutes of each meeting of the advisory group shall be kept by the Secretary and shall be made available to the public. (c) Exemption from chapter 10 of title 5 Chapter 10 of title 5 does not apply to the advisory group.