; and (D) any other provision of law relating to employee conduct, political activities, ethics, conflict of interest, and corruption that applies to a special Government employee. (b) Compensation A member of an advisory committee or advisory council established under this chapter who is not otherwise a Federal employee shall not receive pay by reason of service on such committee or council. (c) Acceptance of volunteer services A member of an advisory committee or advisory council established under this chapter may serve on a voluntary basis without pay without regard to section 1342 of title 31 or any other law. 702. Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (a) Establishment There is established a Chemical Transportation 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 the safe and secure marine transportation of hazardous materials. (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 more than 25 members. (B) Points of view Each member of the Committee shall represent the point of view of 1 of the following entities or groups associated with marine transportation of hazardous materials: (i) Chemical manufacturing. (ii) Marine handling or transportation of chemicals. (iii) Vessel design and construction. (iv) Marine safety or security. (v) Marine environmental protection. (C) Needs of the Coast Guard The Commandant (or the Commandant's designee) shall, based on the needs of the Coast Guard, determine the number of members who represent a specific point of view. (D) Rule of construction Neither this subsection nor any other provision of law or policy shall be construed to require an equal distribution of members representing