The Secretary shall appoint local advisory councils. Each local advisory council shall consist of: an equal number of members who represent employees and who represent employers; and the number of members who represent the general public that the Secretary sets. Each member of a local advisory council who represents employees or who represents employers shall be regarded as a representative of employees or employers because of affiliation, employment, or vocation. A member of a local advisory council: may not receive compensation; but is entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses. The local advisory councils shall help the Secretary to: develop policies and discuss problems related to the administration of this title; and ensure impartiality and freedom from political influence in the solution of those problems.