; vice chairman (A) In general The Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee) shall designate 1 member of the Council as the Chairman and another member of the Council as the Vice Chairman, both of whom shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee) and for a term to be fixed by the Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee). (B) Recommendations The Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee) may solicit, from the Council, recommendations with regard to the members whom the Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee) shall designate as the Chairman and the Vice Chairman. (C) Vacancy The Vice Chairman shall act as Chairman in the absence or incapacity of, or in the event of a vacancy in the office of, the Chairman. (7) Designated Federal Officer The Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee) shall designate a Designated Federal Officer to the Council in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). (c) Consultation In addition to the consultation required by section 4302 of this title, the Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee) shall, whenever practicable, consult with the Council on boating safety matters related to chapter 131 of this title. (d) Federal Advisory Committee Act