; and (viii) one representative from an academic institution who has demonstrated expertise in insurance. (2) Qualifications In appointing members under paragraph (1)(C), the Administrator shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure the membership of the Committee has a balance of members reflecting geographic diversity, including representation from areas inland or with coastline identified by the Administrator as at high risk for flooding or as areas having special flood hazards. (c) Duties The Administrator shall submit, and the Committee shall review and make recommendations on, matters related to the insurance aspects of the National Flood Insurance Program, including ratemaking, technology to administer insurance, risk assessment, actuarial practices, claims practices, sales and insurance delivery, compensation and allowances, the public-private partnership under the Write Your Own arrangement, general best insurance practices, and any significant changes proposed to be made regarding the operation of the National Flood Insurance Program. (d) Chairperson The members of the Committee shall elect one member to serve as the chairperson of the Committee (in this section referred to as the Chairperson ). (e) Compensation Members of the Committee shall receive no additional compensation by reason of their service on the Committee. Members may be reimbursed by the Federal Government for travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates consistent with rates authorized for employees of Federal agencies under subchapter 1 of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from home or regular places of business in performance of service for the Committee. (f) Meetings and actions (1) In general The Committee shall meet not less frequently than twice each year at the request of the Chairperson or a majority of its members, and may take action by a vote of the majority of the members in accordance with the Committee’s charter. (2) Initial meeting The Administrator, or a person designated