member shall be appointed for a term of 2 years. (B) Vacancies Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member’s predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term. A member may serve after the expiration of that term until a successor has been appointed. (6) Chairperson and vice chairperson The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Council shall be designated by the Secretary at the time of the appointment of the members pursuant to paragraph (4), and when a vacancy of the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson occurs, as the case may be. (d) Meeting (1) Initial meeting The Council shall hold its initial meeting not later than 30 days after the final appointment of all members under subsection (c)(4). (2) Meetings The Council shall meet not fewer than 3 times each year at the call of the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson. (3) Quorum Sixteen members of the Council, of whom 8 members appointed from governmental positions and 8 members appointed from nongovernmental positions, shall constitute a quorum. (e) Compensation (1) Prohibition of compensation Except as provided in paragraph (2), members of the Council may not receive additional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of their service on the Council. (2) Travel expenses Each member shall 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. (f) Administrative support services Upon the request of the Council, the Secretary shall provide to the Council, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support services necessary for the Council to carry out its responsibilities under this Act. (g) Report Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Council holds its initial meeting under subsection (d) and annually thereafter, the Council shall submit a report containing a detailed statement of the advice and recommendations of the Council pursuant to subsection