; and (D) selecting applications for approval under subsection (c)(2)(B). (6) Chair The Committee shall elect a chair by a majority of those voting, if a quorum is present. (7) Quorum A simple majority of members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings. (8) Meetings (A) Frequency The Committee shall meet not more than 2 times each year. (B) Location The meetings of the Committee shall rotate between the geographic regions described under paragraph (2). (9) Staff The Committee may employ staff as necessary. (10) Per diem and expenses and funding (A) In general A member of the Committee shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed in accordance with section 5703 of title 5, United States Code, for reasonable travel costs and expenses incurred in performing duties as a member of the Committee. (B) Funding The reimbursements made under subparagraph (A) shall be paid with the funds made available for grants under subsection (c). (11) Conflict of interest The conflict of interest and recusal provisions set out in section 302(j) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1852(j) ) shall apply to any decision by the Committee and to all members of the Committee as if each member of the Committee is an affected individual within the meaning of such section 302(j), except that in addition to the disclosure requirements of section 302(j)(2)(C) of such Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1852(j)(2)(C) ), each member of the Committee shall disclose any financial interest or relationship in an organization or with an individual that is applying for a grant under subsection (c) held by the member of the Committee, including an interest as an officer, director, trustee, partner, employee, contractor, agent, or other representative. . (b) Role in approval of grants Section 2(c)(3) of the Act of August 11, 1939 ( 15 U.S.C. 713c–3(c)(3) ), is amended to read as follows: (3) (A) No application for a grant under this subsection may be approved unless— (i) the