; and (D) selecting applications for approval under subsection (c)(2)(B). (6) Chair The Committee shall elect a chair by a majority of those voting, if a quorum is present. (7) Quorum A simple majority of members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings. (8) Meetings (A) Frequency The Committee shall meet not more than 2 times each year. (B) Location The meetings of the Committee shall rotate between the geographic regions described under paragraph (2). (C) Minimizing costs The Committee shall seek to minimize the operational costs associated with meetings, hearings, or other business of the Committee, including through the use of video or teleconference. (9) Designation of staff member The Secretary shall designate a staff member to coordinate the activities of the Committee and to assist with administrative and other functions as requested by the Committee. (10) Per diem and expenses and funding (A) In general A member of the Committee shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed in accordance with section 5703 of title 5, United States Code, for reasonable travel costs and expenses incurred in performing duties as a member of the Committee. (B) Funding The costs of reimbursements under subparagraph (A) and the other costs associated with the Committee shall be paid from funds made available to carry out this section (which may include funds described in subsection (f)(1)(B)), except that no funds allocated for grants under subsection (f)(1)(A) shall be expended for any purpose under this subsection. (11) Conflict of interest The conflict of interest and recusal provisions set out in section 302(j) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1852(j) ) shall apply to any decision by the Committee and to all members of the Committee as if each member of the Committee is an affected individual within the meaning of such section 302(j), except that in addition to the disclosure requirements of section 302(j)(2)(C) of such Act ( 16