; and (ii) ensuring that the articles of incorporation for the Foundation require that the Foundation is operated in accordance with the requirements of this section. (B) To ensure that the Foundation qualifies for and (during the period in which the Committee is in existence) maintains the status described in subsection (c)(3). (C) To provide for the initial operation of the Foundation, including by ensuring that the Foundation has adequate facilities, equipment, and staff. (D) To appoint initial voting members of the Board who satisfy the requirements under subsection (d)(2)(C) and have such other qualifications as the Committee determines appropriate with respect to those members. (4) Chair The Committee shall, from among the members of the Committee, designate a member of the Committee to serve as Chair of the Committee. (5) Term (A) In general Each member of the Committee shall serve for the duration of the Committee. (B) Vacancies (i) No effect on authority A vacancy in the membership of the Committee shall not affect the authority of the Committee to carry out the functions of the Committee. (ii) Replacement If a member of the Committee does not serve for the duration of the Committee, the individual appointed to fill that vacancy shall be appointed by the ex officio members of the Board for the remainder of the applicable term. (6) Compensation A member of the Committee— (A) shall not receive compensation for service on the Committee; and (B) may be reimbursed for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the functions of the Committee. (7) Termination The Committee shall— (A) complete the functions of the committee described in paragraph (3) not later than 180 days after the date on which the Secretary establishes the Committee under paragraph (1)