Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans

It shall be the duty of the Council to advise the Secretary with respect to the carrying out of his functions under this chapter and to submit to the Secretary recommendations with respect thereto. The Council shall meet at least four times each year and at such other times as the Secretary requests. In his annual report submitted pursuant to section 1143(b) 11 See References in Text note below. of this title, the Secretary shall include each recommendation which he has received from the Council during the preceding calendar year. The Secretary shall furnish to the Council an executive secretary and such secretarial, clerical, and other services as are deemed necessary to conduct its business. The Secretary may call upon other agencies of the Government for statistical data, reports, and other information which will assist the Council in the performance of its duties. Section 1013(a) of title 5 (relating to termination) shall not apply to the Council.