Advisory committee

(a) In general In accordance with chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code, the Director shall establish an advisory committee (referred to in this section as the advisory committee) to assess, and make recommendations regarding, the activities carried out under this Act. (b) Membership The members of the advisory committee shall— (1) be individuals with relevant experience or expertise, including educators, academic subject matter experts, individuals from industry and national labs, members of Indian Tribes, representatives of civil society, and representatives of other nongovernmental organizations; and (2) consist of not less than 10 members broadly representative of stakeholders. (c) Responsibilities The responsibilities of the advisory committee shall include— (1) reviewing and advising on activities carried out under this Act; (2) proposing strategies for fulfilling the purposes described in section 4; (3) proposing potential areas of research relevant to polar challenges; and (4) other relevant duties, as determined by the Director.