Administrative

§ 2307. Administrative (a) Bylaws.—(1) The United States Holocaust Memorial Council shall adopt bylaws to carry out its functions under this chapter. (2) The Chairperson of the Council may waive a bylaw when the Chairperson decides the waiver is in the best interest of the Council. Immediately after waiving a bylaw, the Chairperson shall send written notice to every voting member of the Council. The waiver becomes final 30 days after the notice is sent unless a majority of Council members disagrees in writing before the end of the 30-day period. (b) Quorum.—One-third of the members of the Council is a quorum. A vacancy in the Council does not affect its power to function. (c) Experts and Consultants.—The Council may procure the temporary or intermittent services of experts or consultants under section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, at rates that are not more than the daily equivalent of the maximum annual rate of basic pay payable under section 5376 of title 5, United States Code. (d) Contract Authority.—In accordance with applicable law, the Council may make contracts or other arrangements with public agencies or authorities and with private organizations and persons and may make payments necessary to carry out its functions under this chapter. (e) Assistance From Other United States Government Departments, Agencies, and Instrumentalities.—The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the Library of Congress, and all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities in the executive 112 STAT. 1280branch of the United States Government may assist the Council in carrying out its functions under this chapter. (f) Administrative Services and Support.—The Secretary of the Interior may provide administrative services and support to the Council on a reimbursable basis.