; vacancies (1) A member of the Committee shall be appointed for a term of two years and no member may serve for more than two terms. (2) The Secretary shall fill a vacancy in the Committee in the same manner as the original appointment within 180 days. (d) Meetings The Committee shall meet in-person with the Secretary, or the Secretary's designee, not less frequently than twice each year and hold monthly conference calls as necessary. (e) Subcommittees (1) The Committee may establish subcommittees. (2) Such subcommittees may enhance the function of the Committee, but may not supersede the authority of the Committee or provide direct advice or work products to the Department. (f) Duties The duties of the Committee are as follows: (1) To advise the Secretary on ways the Department can improve the programs and services of the Department to better serve Native American veterans. (2) To identify for the Department evolving issues of relevance to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native American veterans relating to programs and services of the Department. (3) To propose clarifications, recommendations, and solutions to address issues raised at tribal, regional, and national levels, especially regarding the Annual Tribal Consultation Report. (4) To provide a forum for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and the Department to discuss issues and proposals for changes to Department regulations, policies, and procedures. (5) To identify priorities and provide advice on appropriate strategies for tribal consultation on issues at the tribal, regional, or national levels. (6) To ensure that pertinent issues are brought to the attention of Indian tribes and tribal organizations in a timely manner, so that tribal feedback can be obtained. (7) To encourage the Secretary to work with other Federal agencies and Congress so that Native American veterans are not denied the full benefit of their status as both Native Americans and veterans. (8) To highlight contributions of Native American veterans in the Armed Forces. (g)