; and (D) such other matters as requested by the Attorney General. (c) Members (1) Members The members of the Board shall be senior non-government leaders with knowledge or expertise, whether by experience or training, in the fields of technology, communications, computer science, cybersecurity, digital forensics, law enforcement, relevant laws relating to digital searches and the use of digital evidence, and related fields, who shall be appointed by the Attorney General. (2) Term The term of a Board member shall be 4 years. (3) Vacancies Any vacancy in the membership of the Board shall not affect the powers of the Board and shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (4) Chairman The Members of the Board shall elect one member to serve as Chairman of the Board. (d) Compensation and Expenses (1) Compensation A Member of the Board shall receive no compensation for the member’s services as such. (2) Expenses A member of the Board shall be allowed necessary travel expenses (or in the alternative, mileage for use of a privately owned vehicle and a per diem in lieu of subsistence not to exceed the rate and amount prescribed in sections 5702 and 5704 of title 5, United States Code), and other necessary expenses incurred by the member in the performance of duties vested in the Panel, without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, the Standardized Government Travel Regulations, or section 5731 of title 5, United States Code. (e) Support The Attorney General shall provide support for the performance of the Board’s functions and shall ensure compliance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 ( 5 U.S.C. 552b ), governing Federal statutes and regulations, and Department of Justice policies and procedures. 7. Definitions For purposes of this Act: (1) Digital evidence capacity The term digital evidence capacity shall include, in investigations and prosecutions