(a) Appointment; composition; appointments without regard to civil service laws; publication of names of members and designation of members representing general public

The Secretary shall appoint a National Manufactured Home Advisory Council with the following composition: eight members selected from among consumer organizations, community organizations, and recognized consumer leaders; eight members from the manufactured home industry and related groups including at least one representative of small business; and eight members selected from government agencies including Federal, State, and local governments. Appointments under this subsection shall be made without regard to the provisions of title 5 relating to appointments in the competitive service, classification, and General Schedule pay rates. The Secretary shall publish the names of the members of the Council annually and shall designate which members represent the general public.

(b) Consultation by Secretary with Council prior to establishment, etc., of standards

The Secretary shall, to the extent feasible, consult with the Advisory Council prior to establishing, amending, or revoking any manufactured home construction or safety standard pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

(c) Compensation; per diem; travel expenses

Any member of the National Manufactured Home Advisory Council who is appointed from outside the Federal Government may be compensated at a rate not to exceed $100 per diem (including travel-time) when engaged in the actual duties of the Advisory Council. Such members, while away from their homes or regular places of business, may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence as authorized by section 5703(b) ^[1] of title 5 for persons in the Government service employed intermittently.