; and (6) identifying K–12 science and technology education efforts that are successful in engaging youth, with proven competence in engaging females, minorities, individuals residing in rural areas, individuals residing in majority minority districts, home schooled students. (d) Chair The Chair of the Board shall be designated by the Secretary from among the members of the Board. (e) Meetings (1) Initial meeting The Board shall meet and begin the operations of the Board by not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Subsequent meetings After its initial meeting, the Board shall set the time and place of its next meeting. The Board can upon the call of the chairman or a majority of its members meet. (3) Quorum A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum. (4) Voting Proxy voting shall be allowed on behalf of a member of the Board. (5) Rules of procedure The Board may establish rules for the conduct of the Board’s business, if such rules are not inconsistent with this section or other applicable law. (f) Powers (1) Hearings and evidence The Board or, on the authority of the Board, any subcommittee or member thereof, may, for the purpose of carrying out this title hold such hearings and sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, receive such evidence, administer such oaths. (2) Federal agency staff The Secretary shall make decisions regarding Federal agency staff to be detailed to support the work of the Board. (3) Contract authority The Board may enter into contracts with the approval of the Secretary to such extent and in such amounts as necessary for the Board to discharge its duties under this section. (4) Information from Federal agencies (A) In general After providing notice to the Secretary who may provide staff from the Department to meet the staffing needs of the Board. After 10 working days following notice to the Secretary the Board is authorized to secure directly from any executive department, bureau, agency, board, office, independent establishment, or