advocacy organization with expertise in cash-transfer programs. (vii) A representative from a certified community development financial institution whose central demographic is of a racial and ethnic minority group. (viii) A member representing the Department of Housing and Urban Development, nominated by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (ix) A member representing the Department of Education, nominated by the Secretary of Education. (B) Authorized members The Secretary shall appoint to the Council 3 individuals included in the database who were not selected as pilot program participants, after the Secretary begins providing the services under section 4(c). (2) Continuation of membership If an incumbent member is appointed to the Council as a representative of an organization and the incumbent member ceases to be affiliated with the organization, the incumbent member may continue as a member until the Secretary appoints a new member in the stead of the incumbent member. (3) Removal The Secretary may remove a member for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. (d) Pay (1) Rates of pay Members of the Council shall each be entitled to receive the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay for grade GS–14, step 10, of the General Schedule for each day (including travel time) during which such members are engaged in the performance of duties of the Council. (2) Prohibition of compensation of Federal employees Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the members of the Council who are full-time officers or employees of the United States or Members of Congress for purposes of title 5, United States Code, may not receive additional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of service on the Council. (3) Travel expenses Each member shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with applicable provisions of subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code. (e) Staff On request of the Council and on a reimbursable basis, for the purpose of assisting