(a) In General.—An Advisory Board to the United States Merchant Marine Academy shall be established to visit the Academy at least once during each academic year, for the purpose of examining the course of instruction and management of the Academy and advising the Maritime Administrator and the Superintendent of the Academy.
(b) Appointment and Terms.—The Board shall be composed of not more than 7 individuals appointed by the Secretary of Transportation. The individuals must be distinguished in education and other fields related to the Academy. Members of the Board shall be appointed for terms of not more than 3 years and may be reappointed. The Secretary shall designate one of the members as chairman.
(c) Travel Expenses.—When serving away from home or regular place of business, a member of the Board shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5.
(d) Relationship to Other Law.—Chapter 10 of title 5 does not apply to the Board.
Structure US Code
Part B— Merchant Marine Service
CHAPTER 513— UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY
§ 51301. Maintenance of the Academy
§ 51302. Nomination and competitive appointment of cadets
§ 51303. Non-competitive appointments
§ 51304. Additional appointments from particular areas
§ 51305. Prohibited basis for appointment
§ 51306. Cadet commitment agreements
§ 51308. Uniforms, textbooks, and transportation allowances
§ 51310. Deferment of service obligation under cadet commitment agreements
§ 51311. Midshipman status in the Navy Reserve
§ 51314. Limitation on charges and fees for attendance
§ 51315. Gifts to the Merchant Marine Academy
§ 51316. Temporary appointments to the Academy
§ 51319. Sexual assault response coordinators and sexual assault victim advocates
§ 51320. Acceptance of guarantees with gifts for major projects
§ 51321. Grants for scientific and educational research
§ 51322. Protection of cadets from sexual assault onboard vessels
§ 51323. United States Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Council
§ 51325. Sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention information management system
§ 51326. Student advisory board at the United States Merchant Marine Academy