; and (ii) shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made. (B) Term Any member of the Board of Trustees appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member’s predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of that term. (e) Compensation (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), a member of the Board of Trustees shall serve without pay. (2) Travel expenses A member of the Board of Trustees shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the Board of Trustees. (f) Chairperson By a majority vote of its voting members, the Board of Trustees shall elect a chairperson from its members. (g) Meetings (1) In general The Board of Trustees shall meet at the call of the chairperson or on the written request of a majority of the voting members of the Board of Trustees, but not fewer than twice each year. (2) Meeting format Regularly scheduled meetings and special meetings may be conducted in-person, telephonically, electronically, or by any means appropriate as determined by the chairperson. (h) Quorum A majority of the voting members of the Board of Trustees holding office shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business, but a lesser number may receive information on behalf of the Board of Trustees. 6. Director and staff of museum (a) Director (1) In general The Museum shall have a Director who shall be appointed by the Secretary in consultation with the Board of Trustees. The Secretary may appoint an interim Director to oversee the initial activity of establishing the Museum until a permanent Director is selected. (2) Duties The Director shall manage the Museum subject to the policies of the Board of Regents and the Board of Trustees. (b) Staff The Secretary may appoint 2