of Economic Advisers. (Y) The Chief Manufacturing Officer. (2) Additional participants The President may, from time to time and as necessary, appoint officials in the executive branch of the Federal Government to serve as members of the Council. (b) Meetings of the Council (1) In general The President or the Chief Manufacturing Officer may convene meetings of the Council. (2) Presiding officer (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), the President shall preside over the meetings of the Council. (B) Exception If the President is not present at a meeting of the Council, the Vice President (and if the Vice President is not present at a meeting of the Council, the Chief Manufacturing Officer) shall preside and be considered the Chair of the Council. 403. Council on Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Efforts (a) Duties of the Council (1) Functions The Council shall— (A) consider problems and developments, including concerns regarding the workforce concerns, in manufacturing and industrial innovation and related activities of more than 1 agency in the executive branch of the Federal Government