; and (C) the selection of the External Partner. (2) Recommendations for the selection criteria The Council shall issue recommendations to the Secretary with respect to the selection criteria for pilot program participants that are consistent with the objectives of the study and with the demographics of the homeless population in the United States. (3) Recommendations for forms of assistance The Council shall issue recommendations to the Secretary on the forms of assistance to be provided to a pilot program participant pursuant to section 4(c)(2). (4) Recommendations for the adjusted fair market cost The Council shall issue recommendations to the Secretary on modifications to the fair market cost in the determination of the adjusted fair market cost under section 4(c)(3)(B)(ii). (5) Recommendations for administration of the program The Council may issue recommendations to the Secretary for improving the performance and administration of the pilot program. (6) Recommendations for the study The Council may issue recommendations to the Secretary or the External Partner on other objectives of the study. (c) Membership (1) Appointment (A) Regular members The Secretary shall appoint the following regular members of the Council: (i) A member representing the Secretary, who shall chair the Council. (ii) A representative from a national nonprofit homeless youth organization. (iii) A representative from a national nonprofit civil rights organization representing historically marginalized communities or socially disadvantaged groups. (iv) A representative from a national organization representing LGBTQ+ populations. (v) A representative from an economic research organization or academic institution with expertise in cash-transfer programs. (vi) A representative from a community 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