; (ii) if there is not more than 1 nominee for the vacancy, confirm the nominee as a new member; and (iii) if there is more than 1 nominee for the vacancy, vote to determine the nominee to fill the vacancy and subsequently confirm the nominee. (9) A description of how other individuals with significant expressive communication disabilities will be involved in the governance and operations of the national resource center involved, especially through employment of individuals with significant expressive communication disabilities. (10) A description of how the applicant will design and make training, technical assistance, and information available in accessible formats, including plain language. (11) Assurances that the applicant, acting through the national resource center, will work with the stakeholders identified in section 9(d). (12) Assurances that the applicant, acting through the national resource center, will provide the Secretary with requested data and information for purposes of evaluating the grant activities. 8. Award priority In awarding grants for activities described in this Act, the Secretary shall give priority to an eligible entity with at least 1 partner organization that— (1) demonstrates a minimum of 3 years of experience providing training and technical assistance and disseminating information related to augmentative and alternative communication and individuals with significant expressive communication disabilities, and being otherwise engaged in the priority activities described in section 6; (2) demonstrates that individuals with significant expressive communication disabilities and those who use augmentative and alternative communication are purposefully involved in the governance and operation of the organization, especially through their employment in service, delivery, and leadership positions