; and (7) provide other strategic input to the Chief Executive Officer. (f) Appointment of heads of networks (1) In general The head of Voice of America, of the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, of RFE/RL, Inc., of Radio Free Asia, of the Middle East Broadcasting Networks, or of any other statutorily authorized grantee may only be appointed or removed if such action has been approved by a majority vote of the Advisory Board. (2) Removal After consulting with the Chief Executive Officer, 5 or more members of the Advisory Board may unilaterally remove any such head of network or grantee network described in paragraph (1). (3) Quorum (A) In general A quorum shall consist of 4 members of the Advisory Board (excluding the Secretary of State). (B) Decisions Except as provided in paragraph (2), decisions of the Advisory Board shall be made by majority vote, a quorum being present. (C) Authorities The Advisory Board may exercise the authorities set forth in section 305 and any other provision under this title that is relevant to carrying out the Advisory Board’s functions. (D) Closed sessions The Advisory Board may meet in closed sessions in accordance with section 552b of title 5, United States Code. (g) Compensation (1) In general Members of the Advisory Board, while attending meetings of the Advisory Board or while engaged in duties relating to such meetings or in other activities of the Advisory Board under this section (including travel time) shall be entitled to receive compensation equal to the daily equivalent of the compensation prescribed for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Travel expenses While away from their homes or regular places of business, members of the Board may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized under section 5703 of such title for persons in the Government service employed intermittently. (3) Secretary of state The Secretary of State is not entitled to any compensation under this title, but may be