; and (B) may be reappointed for additional terms. (5) Representation of membership The membership of the Committee shall— (A) be balanced with respect to the functions that the members of the Committee perform; and (B) represent a cross-section of interests in rural telecommunications policy, including individuals— (i) (I) with expertise in spectrum management and efficiency in rural areas; or (II) who have provided policy recommendations with respect to advancing the principles described in section 254(b), including, to ensure that next-generation telecommunications services are deployed in rural areas in a timely manner, experience in— (aa) offering recommendations; (bb) conducting studies, research, or reforms; and (cc) establishing new or novel approaches to policy or spectrum usage or licensing; and (ii) who have— (I) represented— (aa) telecommunications providers that serve rural areas; (bb) technology developers and manufacturers; (cc) Federal, State, regional, and local interests; (dd) national security interests; or (ee) entities that seek to protect consumers; or (II) worked in— (aa) academia; or (bb) the field of public safety. (6) Co-Chairs (A) Appointment The chairman of the Commission and the senior commissioner of the Commission from the party of which the chairman is not a member shall each appoint a co-Chair of the Committee. (B) Removal Each co-Chair of the Committee may be removed only upon the concurrence of both the chairman of the Commission and the senior commissioner of the Commission from the party of which the chairman is not a member. (d) Meetings The Committee— (1) shall meet not less frequently than once every 4 months