Sec. 5. Council personnel matters
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A member of the Council who is a Federal employee shall receive no additional compensation for service on the Council. A State member of the Council shall be compensated in accordance with applicable State law. A member or advisory member of the Council shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem, at rates authorized for experts or consultants under section 5703 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the Council.
The Presiding Officer may— create and abolish staff positions, including positions for temporary and intermittent staff; establish and provide for the qualification, appointment, removal, and compensation of Council staff; and procure office space, supplies, and equipment needed for the Council. During any 1 fiscal year, the Federal Government shall provide not more than $2,000,000 of the costs and other expenses of the Council (other than salaries and benefits of members of the Council) incurred by the Council in carrying out the duties of the Council under this Act.