[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 9, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 1247]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-520]


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LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION


Solicitation for Expressions of Interest in Participation in 
Design of a State Justice Community Evaluation Instrument

AGENCY: Legal Services Corporation.

ACTION: Solicitation of expressions of interest in participation in 
design of a State Justice Community Evaluation Instrument

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DATE: Submit expressions of interest must be received by January 15, 
2002.
SUMMARY: LSC is establishing a Design Team to advise its consultant 
group on the development and testing of a tool that will effectively 
evaluate state justice community efforts and outcomes. LSC hereby 
solicits expressions of interest in appointment to the Design Team from 
individuals with experience in the provision of civil legal services to 
low income people and in outcome evaluation protocols.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia M. Hanrahan, Special 
Assistant to the Vice President for Programs, Legal Services 
Corporation, 750 First St., NE., Tenth Floor, Washington, DC 20002-
4250; (202) 336-8848; [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: LSC has retained Greacen Associates to 
develop a state justice community evaluation instrument that allows LSC 
to make reasonable and comparative judgments about the effectiveness, 
efficiency and adequacy of state justice communities established 
through state planning. To assist with this process and ensure the 
effectiveness of the product, LSC is establishing a Design Team 
composed of twelve members; up to six will be solicited through the LSC 
Web site and Federal Register. LSC is seeking external members 
representing national legal services advocacy organizations; individual 
recipients (preferable reflecting large/small and/or urban/rural 
diversity); clients; national and local organized bar associations; and 
other interested stakeholders. While there are no specific ``criteria'' 
for membership, it is expected that applicants will have the support of 
their organizations in participating in the effort and be knowledgeable 
about the issues. Interested parties should have experience in 
evaluating outcomes, particularly in civil legal services 
organizations. Understanding the goals and purposes of state planning 
and related issues is also critical.
    There will be three meetings: March 13 to 15, 2002 in Washington, 
DC; April 16 and 17 in Cleveland; May 16 and 17, 2002. Participation in 
conference calls and other communications such as e-mail is also 
expected. The project will take nine months.
    LSC hereby solicits expressions of interest in appointment to the 
Design Team from the civil legal services community, clients, 
advocates, the organized bar and other interested parties. Expressions 
of interest must be submitted no later than 15 days from the date of 
publication of this notice. Expressions of interest must be submitted 
in writing (by regular mail, fax or e-mail) to LSC's Patricia M. 
Hanrahan at the addresses listed in this notice.
    Once LSC has received expressions of interest, the President 
working in consultation with the Vice President for Programs, will make 
appointments of individuals and organizations to the Design Team. 
Groups or organizations asked to participate in the Design Team will be 
responsible for selecting and designating their own representatives.

Victor M. Fortuno,
General Counsel and Vice President for Legal Affairs.
[FR Doc. 02-520 Filed 1-8-02; 8:45 am]
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