; and (2) submit a report to the Congress under section 16. (b) Powers of Board (1) Hearings and sessions (A) In general The Board may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence as the Board considers appropriate. (B) First meeting Not later than 30 days after the initial members of the Board are appointed under section 7(b)(5) and confirmed, the Board shall conduct its first meeting. (2) Policies and procedures (A) In general Not later than 1 year after the initial members of the Board are appointed under section 7(b)(5) and confirmed, the Board shall establish such policies and procedures as may be appropriate to carry out this Act. (B) Majority vote The policies and procedures of the Board shall require that any determination of the Board be made by not less than a majority vote of the members of the Board. (C) Administrative procedures The policies and procedures of the Board shall comply with subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code. (D) Transparency The policies and procedures of the Board shall— (i) comply with sections 552 and 552b of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act and the Government in the Sunshine Act , respectively)