and workforce, economic, government financial policies, community service, and other impacted populations, as appointed by the Secretary or the Chair of the Advisory Council. (4) Diverse representation The Secretary shall ensure that the membership of the Advisory Council reflects the diversity of direct care professionals and individuals eligible for long-term care services under a State Medicaid program. (c) Meetings The Advisory Council shall meet quarterly during the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and at least 3 times during each year thereafter. Meetings of the Advisory Council shall be open to the public. (d) Non-Federal member compensation (1) Compensation of members A member of the Advisory Council who is not an officer or employee of the Federal Government shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, for each day (including travel time) during which the member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the Commission. (2) Travel expenses A member of the Advisory Council who is not an officer or employee of the Federal Government shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Commission. (3) Child care A member of the Advisory Council who is not an officer or employee of the Federal Government shall be permitted expenses for child care during the period for which they are required to meet with the Advisory Council or travel to and from meetings of the Advisory Council. (4) Technology support A member of the Advisory Council who is not an officer or employee of the Federal Government shall be permitted expenses for technology necessary to participate in activities of the Advisory Council. (e)