; termination (1) FACA The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall apply to the Council. (2) Termination The Council shall terminate on September 30, 2027. 709. National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (a) Establishment There is established a National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (referred to in this section as the Committee ). (b) Function The Committee, acting through the Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee), is authorized to advise, consult with, report to, and make recommendations to the Secretary on matters relating to national maritime security. (c) Organization (1) Meeting 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 not less than 8 members, but not more than 12 members. (B) Experience Each member of the Committee shall have at least 5 years practical experience in maritime security operations. (C) Points of view Each member of the Committee shall represent the point of view of an entity or group, as follows: (i) At least 1 member representing the port authorities. (ii) At least 1 member representing the facilities owners or operators. (iii) At least 1 member representing the terminal owners or operators. (iv) At least 1 member representing the vessel owners or operators. (v) At least 1 member representing the maritime labor organizations. (vi) At least 1 member representing the academic community. (vii) At least 1 member representing State or local governments. (viii) At least 1 member representing the maritime industry. (ix) Not more than 4 members, each representing an entity or group, the point of view of which or the area of expertise of which the Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee) determines would aid the Committee’s deliberations. (3) Status of members For the purposes of Federal law, including the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 and chapter 11 of title 18, each member of the Committee is hereby deemed a representative of the