; and (B) represent a diversity of— (i) educational and professional backgrounds; (ii) racial, ethnic, gender, and linguistic identities; (iii) disabilities, including intellectual disabilities; (iv) ages; and (v) geographic locations. (4) Duration Each member of the Council shall be appointed for a period of 3 years and may be re-appointed for an additional term. (d) Duties The Council shall provide best practice recommendations and resources to State housing finance agencies, developers, investors, and consumers related to national trends in the development of affordable housing under section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (e) Report (1) In general The Council shall submit to each State housing finance agency and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development a report, which shall be submitted not less frequently than once every 3 years, with final recommendations on best practices to— (A) fulfill the mission of the credits allocated under section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (B) serve the needs of individuals with disabilities and older adults; and (C) study the effects of factors such as zoning, land use requirements, location, and cost of affordable housing developments. (2) Public availability Upon receiving a report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall make the report available to the public. (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter to carry out this section, which amounts shall be provided to the Council to cover the costs of travel and the necessary operations of the Council.