; and (bb) by the Comptroller General of the United States, in appointing members of the Committee. (II) Manner of disclosure Conflicts of interests shall be disclosed as soon as practicable on the internet websites of the Committee and of the Government Accountability Office. The information so disclosed shall include the type, nature, and magnitude of the interests of the individual involved, except to the extent that the individual recuses himself or herself from participating in the consideration of activity in which the potential conflict exists. (E) Confidentiality The Committee shall maintain the confidentiality of any information provided to the Committee under this section that is a trade secret or confidential information. (F) Vacancies Vacancies on the Board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made. Any vacancy in the membership of the Board shall not affect the power of the remaining members to execute the duties of the Board. (G) Compensation While serving on the business of the Committee (including travel time), a member of the Committee shall be entitled to compensation at the per diem equivalent of the rate provided for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, and while so serving away from home and the member’s regular place of business, a member may be allowed travel expenses, as authorized by the Chairman of the Committee. (H) No Federal employees No employee of the Federal Government shall be an appointed member of the Committee. (d) Executive director (1) Appointment The Board shall appoint an Executive Director who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Executive Director shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Committee and shall have such specific duties and responsibilities as the Board shall prescribe, including to identify, recruit, and hire staff. (2) Compensation The compensation of the Executive Director shall be fixed by the Board. (3) Conflicts of interest and confidentiality The