; and (iv) nongovernmental organizations, including nonprofit organizations, businesses, and institutes of higher education. (c) Terms (1) In general Each member other than the Chairperson shall be appointed for a term of 6 years. (2) Vacancies Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the predecessor of the member was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term. A vacancy in the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (d) Compensation (1) Prohibition of compensation of Federal employees Except as provided in paragraph (2), members of the Council who are full-time officers or employees of the United States may not receive additional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of their service on the Council. (2) Travel expenses Each member of the Council shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code. (e) Meetings The Council shall meet at the call of the Chairperson. (f) Duties The Council shall be responsible for advising the Administrator regarding the priorities and objectives for the Agency with respect to global health research and development, including by providing such advice on an individual member basis or as a collective Council, as the Chairperson may direct. (g) Nonapplicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act Chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to the Council. 6. Global Health Research and Development program area activities and budget (a) In general The Administrator shall carry out global health research and development activities with respect to new health technologies with the potential to advance the effectiveness and sustainability of the global health programs of the Agency, including the potential to advance— (1) health technologies with characteristics identified or otherwise prioritized by affected communities and partner