; and (2) receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code. 307. Academic and research advisory board (a) Establishment required The Director shall establish an Academic and Research Advisory Board to advise and consult with the Agency in the exercise of its functions under this Act, and to provide information on emerging practices relating to the treatment of personal information by covered entities, including regional trends, concerns, and other relevant information. (b) Membership In appointing the members of the Academic and Research Advisory Board, the Director shall seek to assemble individuals with academic and research expertise in privacy, cybersecurity, computer science, innovation, economics, law, and public policy, without regard to party affiliation. (c) Meetings The Academic and Research Advisory Board shall meet from time to time at the call of the Director, but, at a minimum, shall meet at least twice in each year. (d) Compensation and travel expenses Members of the Academic and Research Advisory Board who are not full-time employees of the United States shall— (1) be entitled to receive compensation at a rate fixed by the Director while attending meetings of the Academic and Research Advisory Board, including travel time