Sec. 5. Copyright Advisory Board
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Chapter 7 of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: The Director shall establish a Copyright Advisory Board to advise and consult with the Copyright Office in the exercise of its functions under the copyright laws, and to provide information on emerging practices regarding copyright, including technology practices. The Director shall appoint the Copyright Advisory Board. In doing so, the Director shall seek to assemble experts in copyright law and practice, including authors, licensees, licensing organizations, public interest organizations, nonprofit organizations, and technology providers.
The Copyright Advisory Board shall meet from time to time at the call of the Director, but, at a minimum, shall meet at least twice in each year. Members of the Copyright Advisory Board shall not receive compensation by reason of their service on the Advisory Board, but shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Copyright Advisory Board. .
The table of sections for chapter 7 of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 709. Copyright Advisory Board. .