; and (ii) may serve not more than 3 terms. (B) Continued service after term When the term of a member of the Committee ends, the member may continue to serve as a member until a successor is appointed, but not for longer than 1 year after the end of the term. (C) Vacancy If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Committee, the Secretary shall appoint a member to fill the remainder of the vacated term. (5) Failure to appoint The Secretary shall appoint Committee members not later than 60 days after the date of the application deadline. (6) Representative The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall, and the head of any other interested agency may, designate a representative to participate as an observer with the Committee. Such representatives shall, as appropriate, report to and advise the Committee on matters relating to vessels to which this chapter applies which are under the jurisdiction of their respective agencies. The Secretary’s designated representative shall act as executive secretary for the Committee and perform the duties set forth in section 10(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 App. U.S.C.). (7) Committee consultation The Committee shall seek expertise from the fishing industry, marine safety experts, the shipbuilding industry, and others as the Committee determines appropriate. (8) Advisory committees The Committee may establish standing or ad hoc committees as needed. (9) Outreach and recruitment At least once each year, the Secretary shall publish a notice in the Federal Register and in newspapers of general circulation in coastal areas soliciting nominations for membership on the Committee, and, after timely notice is published, appoint the members of the Committee. An individual may be appointed to a term as a member of the Committee more than once. The Secretary may not seek or use information concerning the political affiliation of individuals in making appointments to the Committee. (10) Technical assistance The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to the Committee if