candidacy of, any individual seeking elective public office or political party. The Center may not engage in activities that are, directly, or indirectly, intended to be or likely to be perceived as advocating or influencing the legislative process. (4) Distribution of income or assets The assets of the Center may not inure to the benefit of any member of the Board, or any officer or employee of the Center or be distributed to any person. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to any officer, employee, or other person or reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses in amounts approved by the Board. (5) Loans The Center may not make a loan to any member of the Board or any officer or employee of the Center. (6) No claim of governmental approval or authority The Center may not claim approval of Congress or of the authority of the United States for any of its activities. (h) Advisory committee (1) In general The Executive Director shall appoint members to an advisory committee subject to approval by the Board. Members of the Board may not sit on the advisory committee. (2) Membership The advisory committee shall consist of 15 members who represent various aviation industry and labor stakeholders, stakeholder associations, and others as determined appropriate by the Board. The advisory committee shall select a Chair and Vice Chair from among its members by majority vote. Members of the advisory committee shall be appointed for a term of 5 years. (3) Duties The advisory committee shall— (A) provide recommendations to the Board on an annual basis regarding the priorities for the activities of the Center