(a) The Secretary of the Navy may appoint a Naval Research Advisory Committee consisting of not more than 15 civilians preeminent in the fields of science, research, and development work. One member of the Committee must be from the field of medicine. Each member serves for such term as the Secretary specifies.
(b) The Committee shall meet at such times as the Secretary specifies to consult with and advise the Chief of Naval Operations and the Chief of Naval Research.
(c) No law imposing restrictions, requirements, or penalties in relation to the employment of persons, the performance of services, the payment or receipt of compensation in connection with any claim, proceeding, or matter involving the United States applies to members of the Committee solely by reason of their membership on the Committee.
Structure US Code
Subtitle C— Navy and Marine Corps
CHAPTER 803— DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
§ 8012. Department of the Navy: seal
§ 8013a. Secretary of the Navy: powers with respect to Coast Guard
§ 8014. Office of the Secretary of the Navy
§ 8015. Under Secretary of the Navy
§ 8016. Assistant Secretaries of the Navy
§ 8017. Secretary of the Navy: successors to duties
§ 8018. Administrative Assistant
§ 8020. Naval Inspector General: detail; duties
§ 8022. Office of Naval Research: duties
§ 8023. Office of Naval Research: appropriations; time limit
§ 8024. Naval Research Advisory Committee