; and (B) requirements under Federal law that would interfere with such representation and that apply to a special Government employee (as defined in section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code), including requirements relating to employee conduct, political activities, ethics, conflicts of interest, and corruption, do not apply to the member. (4) Service on committee (A) Prohibition The Chair of the Maritime Task Force shall not seek, consider, or otherwise use information concerning the political affiliation of an appointee in making an appointment to the committee. (B) Service at pleasure of the Chair Each member of the committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Chair of the Maritime Task Force. (5) Security background examinations The Chair of the Maritime Task Force may require an individual to have passed an appropriate security background examination before appointment to the committee. (6) Prohibition A Federal employee may not be appointed as a member of the committee. (7) Staff services The Chair of the Maritime Task Force shall furnish to the committee any staff and services considered by the Chair of the Maritime Task Force to be necessary for the conduct of the committee’s functions and may accept staff and services from the members of the Maritime Task Force. (8) Termination The committee shall terminate upon conclusion of the COVID–19 public health emergency, as defined in section 2(d).