Security Act of 2002, as added by section 8231 of this Act. (E) K–12 science and technology programs that conduct successful after school and summer programs for under represented populations, rural communities and serve communities where unemployment is at least two percent higher than the national average. (F) Organizations that promote education of Native Americans or other indigenous peoples of the United States or its territories. (G) Regional diversity of public and private school districts that excel at science and technology education. (3) Quorum A majority of the members of the Development Task Force shall constitute a quorum. (4) Voting Proxy voting shall be allowed on behalf of a member of the Development Task Force. (5) Rules of procedure The Development Task Force may establish rules for the conduct of the Development Task Force’s business, if such rules are not inconsistent with this section or other applicable law. (d) Powers (1) Hearings and evidence The Development Task Force or, on the authority of the Development Task Force, or any subcommittee or member thereof, may, for the purpose of carrying out this section hold such hearings and sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, receive such evidence, and administer such oaths. (2) Contract authority After giving notice to the Secretary who may substitute agency staff with the requisite skills to fill a position needed by the Board at no additional cost to the Board. After 10 working days following notice to the Secretary the Development Task Force may enter into contracts to such extent and in such amounts as necessary for the Development Task Force to discharge its duties under this section. (3) Information from federal agencies (A) In general The Development Task Force is authorized to secure directly from any executive department, bureau, agency, board, office, independent establishment, or instrumentality of the Government information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics for the purposes of this section. Each department,