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Sec. 12. ADVISORY BOARD.

Establishment.--There is established a First Flight Centennial Federal Advisory Board.
Number and Appointment.--
1. In general.--The Board shall be composed of 19 members as follows:
  1. The Secretary of the Interior.
  2. The Librarian of Congress.
  3. The Secretary of the Air Force.
  4. The Secretary of the Navy.
  5. The Secretary of Transportation.
  6. Six citizens of the United States, appointed by the President, who-
    1. are not officers or employees of any governmental entity (except membership on the Board shall not be construed to apply to the limitation under this clause); and
    2. shall be selected among individuals who-
      1. have earned an advanced degree reelated to aerospace history or science, or have actively and primarily worked in an aerospace related field during the 5-year period before appointment by the President; and
      2. specifically represent 1 or more of the persons or groups enumerated under section 5 (a)(1).
  7. Four citizens of the United States, appointed by the majority leader of the Senate in consultation with the minority leader of the Senate.
  8. Four citizens of the United States, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in consultation with the minority leader of the House of Representatives. Of the individuals appointed under this subparagraph-
    1. one shall be selected from among individuals recommended by the representative whose district encompasses the Wright Brothers National Memorial; and
    2. one shall be selected from among individuals recommended by the representatives whose districts encompass any part of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
2. Alternates.--Each member described under paragraph (1) (A) through may designate and alternate who may act in lieu of the member the extent authorized by the member, including attending meetings and voting.
Vacancies.--Any vacancies in the Advisory Board shall be filled in the same manner in which the original designation was made.
Meetings.--Seven members of the Advisory Board shall constitute a quorum for a meeting. All meetings shall be open to the public.
Chairperson.--The President shall designate 1 member appointed under subsection (b)(1)(F) as chairperson of the Advisory Board.
Mails.--The Advisory Board shall advise the Commission on matters related to this Act.
Duties.--The Advisory Board shall advise the Commission on matters related to this Act.
Prohibition of Compensation Other Than Travel Expenses.--Members of the Advisory Board shall not receive pay, but may receive travel expenses pursuant to the policy adopted by the Commission under section 4(d).
Termination.--The Advisory Board shall terminate upon the termination of the Commission.