Chesapeake National Recreation Area Advisory Commission

(a) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish an advisory commission, to be known as the Chesapeake National Recreation Area Advisory Commission. (b) Duties and authorizations The Advisory Commission— (1) shall— (A) make recommendations to the Secretary on the development and implementation of the management plan required under section 8; and (B) after consultation with the States and other interested parties, provide to the Secretary recommendations for additional properties near or adjacent to the Bay to be studied for potential addition to the National Recreation Area in accordance with section 4(b); and (2) may establish committees relating to specific National Recreation Area management issues, including education, tourism, transportation, natural resources, cultural and historic resources, and activities to raise revenue for the National Recreation Area, with membership on a committee established under this paragraph to be open to members of the Advisory Commission and individuals that are not members of the Advisory Commission. (c) Applicable law Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Advisory Commission shall be subject to— (1) chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Federal Advisory Committee Act), except section 1013(b) of that title; and (2) all other applicable laws (including regulations). (d) Membership (1) In general The Advisory Commission shall be composed of 19 members, appointed by the Secretary, of whom— (A) 9 shall be appointed from the State of Maryland, of whom— (i) 4 shall have knowledge of environmental, recreational, cultural, or historic resources, education, or interpretation; (ii) 1 shall represent commercial fishing interests on the Bay; (iii) 1 shall represent agricultural interests in the watershed of the Bay; (iv) 1 shall be a youth representative; (v) 1 shall be selected after considering recommendations by the Governor of the State of Maryland; and (vi) 1 shall be a representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe or State-recognized Indian Tribe that is traditionally associated with the Bay; (B) 9 shall be appointed from the State of Virginia, of whom— (i) 4 shall have knowledge of environmental, recreational, cultural, or historic resources, education, or interpretation; (ii) 1 shall represent commercial fishing interests on the Bay; (iii) 1 shall represent agricultural interests in the watershed of the Bay; (iv) 1 shall be a youth representative; (v) 1 shall be selected after considering recommendations by the Governor of the State of Virginia; and (vi) 1 shall be a representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe or State-recognized Indian Tribe that is traditionally associated with the Bay; and (C) 1 shall be the Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Commission. (2) Requirement In appointing the members described in subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B)(i) of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall seek to ensure representation from communities around the Bay and broad practicable representation of the areas of knowledge described in those subparagraphs. (e) Terms (1) In general A member of the Advisory Commission shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. (2) Succession and reappointment On expiration of the term of a member of the Advisory Commission, the member— (A) shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed; and (B) may be reappointed to serve an additional 3-year term. (f) Vacancies A vacancy on the Advisory Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (g) Elected positions (1) Chairperson The Advisory Commission shall have a Chairperson who shall— (A) be elected by the Advisory Commission; and (B) serve for a term of 1 year, unless reelected pursuant to procedures established by the Advisory Commission under subsection (h)(1). (2) Vice Chairperson The Advisory Commission shall have a Vice Chairperson who shall— (A) be elected by the Advisory Commission; (B) serve for a term of 1 year, unless reelected pursuant to procedures established by the Advisory Commission under subsection (h)(1); and (C) serve as Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson. (3) Other positions The Advisory Commission may establish other positions and elect members to serve in those positions as the Advisory Commission determines to be appropriate, subject to subsection (h). (h) Procedures (1) In general Subject to paragraphs (2) through (6) and any applicable laws (including regulations), the Advisory Commission may establish such rules and procedures for conducting the affairs of the Advisory Commission as the Advisory Commission determines to be necessary. (2) Meetings The Advisory Commission shall meet at the call of— (A) the Chairperson; or (B) a majority of the appointed members. (3) Quorum A quorum shall consist of not less than 11 of the members of the Advisory Commission. (4) Actions of the Advisory Commission Any action of the Advisory Commission shall require a majority vote of the members present at any meeting. (5) Virtual meetings (A) In general Meetings of the Advisory Commission may be conducted virtually, in whole or in part. (B) Request Any member of the Advisory Commission may request permission from the Chairperson of the Advisory Commission to participate virtually in— (i) a meeting; and (ii) all activities for that meeting. (6) Elections Not less than 3/4 of the members of the Advisory Commission must be present, virtually or in-person, for elections carried out under subsection (g). (i) Advisory Commission personnel matters (1) Compensation of members (A) In general Members of the Advisory Commission shall serve without compensation. (B) Travel expenses Members of the Advisory Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter 1 of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of services for, or the duties of, the Commission. (2) Staff (A) In general The Secretary may provide the Advisory Commission with any staff or technical assistance that the Secretary, after consultation with the Advisory Commission, determines to be appropriate to enable the Advisory Commission to carry out its duties. (B) Detail of employees The Advisory Commission may accept the services of personnel detailed from a State or any political subdivision of a State. (j) Termination The Advisory Commission shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after the date of enactment of this Act.