The UPA Chairperson, Mrs. Sonia Gandhi has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Advisory Council (NAC) . According to an official release, she will hold the rank and status of Union Cabinet Minister with immediate effect. . It will be co-terminus with the term of the National Advisory Council The term of the members of the National Advisory Council will be for a period of one year with effect from the date of their appointment which may be extended. .<br/><br/>Under the special provision for a Member of Parliament appointed as the member of the National Advisory Council, it has been provided that he or she as the case may be shall not be entitled to draw any remuneration, allowances or perks as such member from the National Advisory Council other than the compensatory allowance.<br/>