[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 187 (Tuesday, September 28, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 52295]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-25090]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Request for Comments on Revisions to Strategic Plan

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service 
(``Corporation'') requests comments from the public on proposed changes 
to the Corporation's Strategic Plan (``Plan'').

DATES: You must submit your written comments to the office listed in 
the ADDRESSES section by December 31, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Corporation for National Service, Gary 
Kowalczyk, Director, Office of Planning and Program Integration, 1201 
New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20525.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dana Rodgers (202) 606-5000, ext. 211. 
T.D.D. (202) 565-2799.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) requires the 
Corporation to update and revise its strategic plan for program 
activities by September 2000. The current Plan covers the years 1997-
2002. It includes the Corporation's statement of vision and mission, a 
description of five strategic goals with corresponding implementation 
steps. The Corporation designs its annual operating plans and budgets 
to implement the Strategic Plan.
    You can get a copy of the current Plan by contacting the office 
listed in the Contact section of this notice. You can also find it at 
the Corporation's web site, www.nationalservice.org.

Current Action

    The Corporation seeks public comment as an initial step in revising 
its Strategic Plan. This Notice is the first in a series of 
consultations to get input from a variety of sources. We especially 
encourage comments from current and former participants in Corporation-
funded national service programs. The Corporation is asking its own 
employees to comment. And the Corporation hopes to receive comments 
from a wide range of organizations and public bodies. These include 
organizations sponsoring national service programs, state commissions 
on national and community service, state education agencies, other 
state and local government entities, other volunteer and service 
organizations, and the United States Congress.
    Following the consultation process, the Corporation's Chief 
Executive Officer will submit any revisions to the Corporation's Board 
of Directors for final action. The Corporation must submit the approved 
revised plan to the Office of Management and Budget in September, 2000.
    The Corporation is interested in any comments related to the 
Strategic Plan. Among the items that you might choose to comment on 
are:
     Whether the Corporation's vision and mission statements 
remain appropriate.
     Whether the Corporation's five strategic goals continue to 
provide an effective framework for national service programs.
     Specific issues related to the Corporation's programs and 
their management, such as:

--Should the Plan set a specific, long-term target for the number of 
AmeriCorps members serving annually? If so, what should it be? What 
should be the mix of full-time, part-time and reduced part-time 
members?
--How can federal support for service-learning best be accomplished? 
What should be the respective roles of the Corporation and the U.S. 
Department of Education?
--What should the Corporation's role be in support of the expansion of 
senior service opportunities?
--How can the Corporation develop additional alliances with major 
volunteer and service organizations?
--What is the optimal structure of the Corporation? What are the 
appropriate roles of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive 
Officer and other key officers, and state agencies?
--What are ways that technology can best be used for furthering service 
opportunities?

    As you comment, please provide the rationale for any suggestions 
and identify whether you base your thoughts on participation in, or 
direct observation of, national service programs and activities 
conducted and supported by the Corporation.

    Dated: September 20, 1999.
Gary Kowalczyk,
Director, Office of Planning and Program Integration.
[FR Doc. 99-25090 Filed 9-27-99; 8:45 am]
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