; (ii) does not affect the power of the remaining appointed Directors to execute the duties of the Board; and (iii) shall be filled by an individual selected by the Board. (4) Quorum A majority of the membership of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of Foundation business. (5) Meetings (A) In general The Board shall meet not less frequently than twice per year at the call of the Chairperson or by the approval of 2/3 of the voting members of the Board. (B) Authority The Board shall maintain full control and decision-making authority of the Foundation. (C) Removal Any Director who is absent from 3 consecutive regularly scheduled meetings may be removed from the Board by a majority vote of the Board. (6) Reimbursement of expenses Directors of the Board shall serve without pay, but may be reimbursed for the actual and necessary traveling and subsistence expenses incurred by such members in the performance of their duties on behalf of the Foundation. (7) Not Federal employees Appointment as a Director of the Board shall not constitute employment by, or the holding of an office of, the United States Government for purposes of any Federal law. (8) Duties The Board shall— (A) establish bylaws for the Foundation in accordance with paragraph (9); (B) provide overall direction for the activities of the Foundation and establish priority activities; (C) carry out any other necessary activities of the Foundation; (D) evaluate the performance of the Executive Director; (E) take steps to limit the Foundation’s administrative expenses to the extent practicable