; (vii) 1 insurance claims specialist; (viii) 1 representative of a recognized consumer advocacy organization; (ix) 1 individual having demonstrated expertise in the challenges in insuring low-income communities; (x) 1 representative from an academic institution who has demonstrated expertise in insurance; and (xi) any other recognized experts in the field of insurance that the Administrator considers necessary. (2) Qualifications In appointing members under paragraph (1)(C), the Administrator shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure the membership of the Committee has a balance of members reflecting geographic diversity, including representation from areas inland or with coastline identified by the Administrator as at high risk for flooding or as areas having special flood hazards. (c) Duties The Committee shall review, and make recommendations to the Administrator, upon request, on matters related to the insurance aspects of the national flood insurance program, including ratemaking, technology to administer insurance, risk assessment, actuarial practices, claims practices, sales and insurance delivery, compensation and allowances, generally and based on the complexities of the program, and best insurance practices. (d) Chairperson The members of the Committee shall elect 1 member to serve as the chairperson of the Committee (in this subsection referred to as the Chairperson ). (e) Compensation Members of the Committee shall receive no additional compensation by reason of their service on the Committee. (f) Meetings and actions (1) In general The Committee— (A) shall meet not less frequently than twice each year at the request of the Chairperson or a majority of the members of the Committee