; and (B) to review proposed Great Lakes pilotage regulations and policies and make recommendations to the Secretary that the Committee considers appropriate. (2) Recommendations At least 6 of the 7 members shall agree by vote to make any recommendation under this subsection. (c) Organization (1) Meetings The Committee shall, at least once each calendar year, meet at the call of the Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee). (2) Membership (A) In general The Committee shall consist of 7 members. (B) Experience Except as provided in subparagraph (D), each member of the Committee shall have at least 5 years practical experience in maritime operations. (C) Points of view Except as provided in subparagraph (D), a member of the Committee shall represent the point of view of an entity or group, as follows: (i) 3 members representing the interests of Great Lake pilots, among whom shall be the president of each Great Lake pilotage district (or the president’s designee). (ii) 1 member representing the interests of vessel operators that contract for Great Lakes pilotage services. (iii) 1 member representing the interests of Great Lakes ports. (iv) 1 member representing the interests of shippers whose cargoes are transported through Great Lakes ports. (D) Remaining member 1 member of the Committee— (i) shall have a background in finance or accounting; (ii) must have been recommended to the Secretary by a unanimous vote of the other members of the Committee