; and (iii) 5 of the members, as determined by the Secretary, shall be appointed for a term of 1 year. (C) Vacancies Any vacancy in the Committee— (i) shall not affect the powers of the Committee; and (ii) shall be filled as soon as practicable in the same manner as the original appointment. (D) Consecutive terms An initial appointee of the committee may serve an additional consecutive term if the member is reappointed by the Secretary. (4) Meetings (A) Frequency The Committee shall meet not fewer than 3 times per year. (B) Initial meeting Not later than 60 days after the date on which the members are appointed under paragraph (2)(B), the Committee shall hold the first meeting of the Committee. (5) Duties (A) In general The Committee shall— (i) develop recommendations— (I) to further the mission of the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production described in subsection (a)(3); and (II) regarding the establishment of urban agriculture policy priorities and goals within the Department; (ii) advise the Director on policies and initiatives administered by the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production; (iii) evaluate and review ongoing research and extension activities relating to urban, indoor, and other innovative agricultural practices; (iv) identify new and existing barriers to successful urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices