[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 21 (Friday, January 31, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 4729] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-2373] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States-Egypt Presidents' Council; Membership ACTION: Notice of membership opportunity. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: During his September, 1994 visit to Cairo, Vice President Gore, on behalf of President Clinton, and President Mubarak announced the U.S.-Egypt ``Partnership for Growth and Development''. This bilateral initiative included the establishment of the United States- Egypt Presidents' Council. The first meeting of the Council took place in April 1995. The purpose of the Council is to provide a forum through which American and Egyptian private sector representatives can provide advice and counsel to their respective governments that reflect their views, needs and concerns regarding private sector business development in Egypt and enhanced bilateral commercial ties. The Council exchanges information and encourages bilateral discussions that address the following areas: --Factors that affect the growth of private sector business in Egypt, including disincentives to trade and investment and regulatory obstacles; --Initiatives that the Government of Egypt might take to promote private sector business growth in Egypt; --Identification and promotion of business opportunities in Egypt; --Steps to facilitate and encourage the development of commercial expansion between the two countries. The U.S. Section of the Council, chaired by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, consists of fifteen members, all drawn from the private sector. They represent the diversity of American business with emphasis on: banking and investment, agribusiness and food processing, tourism, pharmaceuticals, services, information technology, electronics and other high technology industries, and manufacturing industries. Council members serve two-year terms which can be renewed. The Commerce Department seeks nominations of outstanding individuals to serve on the Council. In order to meet eligibility requirements for membership, a candidate should be: --A U.S. citizen residing in the United States; --The President or CEO (or comparable level of responsibility) of a private sector company (or, in the case of very large private sector companies, the head of a sizeable operating unit); or head of a non- profit organization that has a unique technical expertise and outstanding reputation; and --Not a registered Foreign Agent. In reviewing eligible candidates, the Commerce Department will consider such selection factors as: --Experience and interest in the Egyptian market; --Industry or service sector represented; --Export/investment experience; --Contribution to diversity based on industry sectors, company size, and location. To be considered for membership, please provide the following: name or names and title(s) of the individual(s) requesting consideration; name and address of the company or organization sponsoring each individual; company's product, service or technical expertise; size of the company; export trade, investment, or international program experience and major markets; and a brief statement of why the candidate(s) should be considered for membership on the Council. DATES: In order to receive full consideration, requests must be received no later than: February 28, 1997. ADDRESSES: Please send your requests for consideration to Tom Sams, Egypt Desk, Office of the Near East, either by fax on 202-482-0878 or by mail to Room H-2029B, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Tom Sams, Office of the Near East, Room H-2029B, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20230. Dated: January 27, 1997. Cherie Loustaunau, Deputy Director, Office of the Near East. [FR Doc. 97-2373 Filed 1-30-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DA-P