[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 69 (Monday, April 12, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17617-17618]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-8985]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


United States-Egypt Presidents' Council: Membership

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Commerce Department.

ACTION: Notice of Membership Opportunity.

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SUMMARY: The International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department 
of Commerce established and monitors the activities of the U.S.-Egypt 
Presidents' Council, the private sector component of the Gore-Mubarak 
Partnership. This notice announces membership opportunities for 
American business representatives on the U.S. side of the Council.

DATES: In order to receive full consideration, requests must be 
received no later than: Friday, May 7, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Please send your requests for consideration to Thomas Sams, 
Egypt Desk Officer, Office of the Near East, U.S. Department of 
Commerce either by fax on 202-482-0878 or by mail to Room H-2029B, U.S. 
Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, 
DC 20230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Sams, Office of the Near East, 
Room H-2029B, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: During his September, 1994 visit to Cairo, 
Vice President Gore, on behalf of President Clinton, and President 
Mubarak announced the ``Gore-Mubarak Partnership for Growth and 
Development''. This bilateral initiative includes the establishment of 
the United States-Egypt Presidents' Council. The purpose of the Council 
is to provide a forum through which American and Egyptian private 
sector representatives can provide advice 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;
     Identifying further steps to facilitate and encourage the 
development of

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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: agribusiness and food processing, tourism, banking and investment, 
pharmaceuticals, services, information technology, electronics and 
other high technology industries, and manufacturing industries. Private 
sector members will serve in a representative capacity presenting the 
views and interests of their particular industry and as senior business 
representatives whose expertise on international business issues can be 
shared. Private sector members are not special government employees, 
and will receive no compensation for their participation in Council 
activities. Members participating in Council meetings and events will 
be responsible for their travel, living, and other personal expenses. 
Council members serve for two-year terms at the discretion of the 
Secretary.
    In order to be eligible for membership in the U.S. section, 
potential candidates 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 under the Foreign Agents 
Registration Act of 1938, as amended.
    In reviewing eligible candidates, the Secretary of Commerce will 
consider such selection factors as:
     Experience and interest in the Egyptian market;
     Industry or service sector represented;
     export/investment experience; and
     contribution to diversity based on industry sectors, 
company size, location, and demographics.
    Members will be selected who will best carry out the objectives of 
the Council as stated in the Terms of Reference establishing the U.S.-
Egypt Presidents' Council.
    To be considered for membership, please provide the following: name 
or manes 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.

    Dated: April 6, 1999.
Thomas R. Parker,
Director, Office of the Near East.
[FR Doc. 99-8985 Filed 4-9-99 8:45 am]
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