((a)) ** Establishment** The Secretary shall establish within the Department of Agriculture a Resource Conservation and Development Policy Advisory Board.

((b)) ** Composition**

((1)) ** In general** The Board shall be composed of at least 7 employees of the Department of Agriculture selected by the Secretary.

((2)) ** Chairperson** A member of the Board shall be designated by the Secretary to serve as chairperson of the Board.

((c)) ** Duties** The Board shall advise the Secretary regarding the administration of this subchapter, including the formulation of policies for carrying out this subchapter.