demonstration compliance with the provisions of this subsection. (4) Terms Members of the advisory board shall serve terms of 2 years. (c) Functions The advisory board shall review the work of the Council, make recommendations regarding how the Council can most effectively pursue the goal of ending homelessness, and raise specific points of concern with members of the Council who represent Federal agencies. (d) Meetings The advisory board shall meet in person not less often than twice each year. (e) Council meetings The Council shall meet regularly not less often than once a year with the advisory board and shall provide timely written responses to recommendations, proposals, and concerns issued by the advisory board. (f) Chairman The position of Chairman of the advisory board shall be filled by an individual who is a current or former member of the advisory board, is nominated by at least two members of the advisory board, and is confirmed by a vote of not less than 75 percent of the members of the advisory board. (g) Compensation Each member of the advisory board shall receive compensation for their participation including a participation stipend in an amount determined by the Council and travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code. (h) Rule of construction The agencies implementing this Act shall construe this Act in a manner that facilitates and encourage the full participation of advisory board members and shall consider the barriers faced by persons experiencing homelessness and shall endeavor to overcome such barriers to participation. . (b) Representation of chairman on council Section 202(a) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11312(a) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (22) as paragraph (21)