; and (B) each member of the Committee, whom the Secretary appoints to represent the general public, is hereby deemed a special Government employee (as defined in section 202(a) of title 18). (4) Nominations; appointments; service (A) Nominations As necessary, the Secretary shall publish, in the Federal Register, a notice soliciting nominations for membership on the Committee. (B) Appointments (i) In general After timely notice is published, the Secretary shall, as necessary, appoint members to the Committee. (ii) Limitations The Secretary may not seek, consider, or otherwise use information concerning the political affiliation of a nominee in making an appointment to the Committee. (iii) Reappointments The Secretary may reappoint a member to the Committee more than once. (C) Service Each member of the Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. (5) Term; vacancy (A) Term (i) In general The term of each member of the Committee shall expire on December 31 of the third full year after the effective date of the appointment. (ii) Extension Notwithstanding clause (i), paragraph (4), or any other provision of law or policy, the Commandant (or the Commandant’s designee) may extend the term of a member of the Committee to December 31 of the fifth full year after the effective date of the appointment. (B) Vacancy In the case of an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Committee, the Secretary shall appoint an individual for a full term. (6) Chairman