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[CITE: 16USC410nn-3]

 
                         TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
 
   CHAPTER 1--NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES
 
    SUBCHAPTER LIX-L--SAN FRANCISCO MARITIME NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
 
Sec. 410nn-3. Advisory Commission


(a) Establishment

    There is hereby established the Advisory Commission of the San 
Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (hereinafter in this 
subchapter referred to as the ``Commission''). The Commission shall be 
composed of 12 members appointed by the Secretary as follows:
        (1) 3 members appointed for terms of 4 years from 
    recommendations submitted by the National Maritime Museum 
    Association.
        (2) 2 members appointed for terms of 4 years from 
    recommendations submitted by the Governor of the State of 
    California, at least one of whom shall have professional expertise 
    in maritime historic preservation.
        (3) 4 members appointed for terms of 5 years from 
    recommendations submitted by the Mayor of San Francisco with special 
    consideration given to individuals with knowledge of museum and/or 
    maritime issues and who represent the local fishing industry, 
    recreational users, the business community, and neighborhood groups.
        (4) 1 member appointed for a term of 5 years from 
    recommendations from the Secretary of Commerce, who shall have 
    professional expertise in the maritime industry.
        (5) 2 members appointed for terms of 5 years, who shall have 
    professional expertise in maritime history or historic preservation.

Any member of the Commission appointed for a definite term may serve 
after the expiration of his term until his successor is appointed. A 
vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the manner in which the 
original appointment was made.

(b) Compensation

    Members of the Commission shall serve without pay. While away from 
their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services 
for the Commission, members of the Commission shall be allowed travel 
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner 
as persons employed intermittently in Government service are allowed 
expenses under section 5703 of title 5.

(c) Officers

    The Chair and other officers of the Commission shall be elected by a 
majority of the members of the Commission to serve for terms established 
by the Commission.

(d) Meetings

    The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair or a majority of 
its members, but not less than twice annually. Seven members of the 
Commission shall constitute a quorum. Consistent with the public meeting 
requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Commission 
shall, from time to time, meet with persons concerned with maritime 
preservation.

(e) Bylaws and charter

    The Commission may make such bylaws, rules, and regulations as it 
considers necessary to carry out its functions under this subchapter. 
The provisions of section 14(b) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(Act of October 6, 1972; 86 Stat. 776), are hereby waived with respect 
to this Commission.

(f) Functions

    The Commission shall advise the Secretary on the management and 
development of the park. The Secretary, or his designee, shall from time 
to time, but at least semiannually, meet and consult with the Commission 
on matters relating to the management and development of the park.

(g) Termination

    The Commission shall cease to exist 10 years after the date on which 
the first meeting of the Commission is held.

(Pub. L. 100-348, Sec. 5, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 656.)

                       References in Text

    The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsecs. (d) and 
(e), is Pub. L. 92-463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, as amended, which is 
set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and 
Employees.
