42 U.S.C. § 15704 — National Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction

(a) In general. The Director of NIST must set up an Advisory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction. It has at least 7 and no more than 15 members, chosen for their expertise in windstorm impact reduction and related scientific, architectural, and engineering fields. No member can be a federal employee. Members include: (1) people from research and academic institutions; (2) industry standards organizations; (3) emergency management agencies; (4) state and local government; and (5) business communities, including insurance. (b) Assessments. The Advisory Committee must give assessments and recommendations on: (1) trends and developments in the natural, engineering, and social sciences and practices used to reduce windstorm impacts; (2) the priorities set in the Program's Strategic Plan; (3) how well the Program is coordinated; (4) how effective the Program is at meeting its goals; and (5) any changes the Program might need. (c) Compensation. Members serve without pay. (d) Reports. At least every 2 years, the Advisory Committee must report to the Director on its assessments and its recommendations for improving the Program. (e) Charter. Normally a committee must refile its charter periodically under section 1013(b)(2) of title 5. This Advisory Committee doesn't have to — its first charter, filed under section 1008(c) of title 5, is enough until the Committee ends. (f) Termination. The Advisory Committee had to end on September 30, 2017. (g) Conflict of interest. A member must step aside from any Committee activity where the member has a real financial interest.