; (3) the internal and external entities independent of project and program management that conduct reviews of projects and programs at life cycle milestones; and (4) how the Administration ensures the independence of such entities and their members. 835. NASA Advisory Council (a) Assessment The Administrator shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Public Administration to assess the effectiveness of the NASA Advisory Council and to make recommendations to Congress for any change to— (1) the functions of the Council; (2) the appointment of members to the Council; (3) the qualifications for members of the Council; (4) the duration of terms of office for members of the Council; (5) the frequency of meetings of the Council; (6) the structure of leadership and Committees of the Council; and (7) the levels of professional staffing for the Council. (b) Considerations In carrying out the assessment under subsection (a), the National Academy of Public Administration shall— (1) consider the impacts of broadening the Council’s role to include providing consultation and advice to Congress under section 20113(g) of title 51, United States Code; (2) consider the past activities of the Council and the activities of other analogous Federal advisory bodies