[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 244 (Thursday, December 19, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 77744]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-31934]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of the Census


Request for Nominations of Members to Serve on the Census 
Advisory Committee on the African American Population

AGENCY: Bureau of the Census, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 United 
States Code (U.S.C.) Appendix 2, section 10(a)(b)), the Bureau of the 
Census (Census Bureau) requests nominations of individuals to the 
Census Advisory Committee on the African American Population. Three 
seats on this Committee currently are vacant. The Census Bureau will 
consider nominations received in response to this Request for 
Nominations, as well as from other sources. The SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION section for this notice provides Committee and membership 
criteria.

DATES: Please submit nominations by January 21, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Ms. Jeri Green, Chief, Census 
Advisory Committees and Special Populations Office, U.S. Census Bureau, 
Department of Commerce, Room 3627, Federal Building 3, Washington, DC 
20233, or by fax to (301) 457-8608.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jeri Green, Chief, Census Advisory 
Committees and Special Populations Office, at the above address or by 
telephone on (301) 763-2070.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee was established in accordance 
with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (title 5, U.S.C., Appendix 2) 
in 1995. The following provides information about the Committee, 
membership, and nomination process:

Objectives and Duties

    1. The Committee provides an organized and continuing channel of 
communication between African American communities and the Census 
Bureau. Committee members identify useful strategies to reduce the 
differential undercount for the African American population and on ways 
data can be disseminated for maximum usefulness to the African American 
population.
    2. The Committee draws upon its experience with Census 2000 
procedures, results of decennial evaluations, research studies, test 
censuses, and other experiences to provide advice and recommendations 
on Census 2010 planning, the American Community Survey, and related 
decennial programs.
    3. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act.
    4. The Committee reports to the Director of the Census Bureau.

Membership

    1. Members are appointed by and serve at the discretion of the 
Secretary of Commerce.
    2. Members are appointed to the nine-member Committee for a period 
of 3 years. Committee members are selected in accordance with 
applicable Department of Commerce guidelines. The Committee aims to 
have a balanced representation, considering such factors as geography, 
gender, expertise, and knowledge of census procedures and activities. 
The Committee aims to include members from diverse backgrounds, 
including State, local governments, academia, media, research, 
community-based organizations, and the private sector. No employee of 
the Federal government can serve as a member of the Committee. Meeting 
attendance and active participation in the activities of the Advisory 
Committee are essential for sustained Committee membership.

Miscellaneous

    1. Members of the Committee serve without compensation, but receive 
reimbursement for Committee-related travel and lodging expenses.
    2. The Committee meets at least once a year, but additional 
meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the Census Director or 
designated Federal official. All Committee meetings are open to the 
public in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Nomination Information

    1. Nominations are requested as described above.
    2. Nominees should have expertise and knowledge of the cultural 
patterns and issues and/or data needs of their African American 
communities. Such knowledge and expertise are needed to provide advice 
and recommendations to the Census Bureau on how best to enumerate the 
African American population and obtain complete and accurate data on 
this population. Individuals, groups, or organizations may submit 
nominations. A summary of the candidate's qualifications 
(r[eacute]sum[eacute] or curriculum vitae) must be included in the 
nomination letter. Nominees must have the ability to participate in 
Advisory Committee meetings and tasks. Besides Committee meetings, 
active participation may include Committee assignments and 
participation in conference calls and working groups.
    3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in 
the workplace and seeks diverse Committee membership.

    Dated: December 16, 2002.
Charles Louis Kincannon,
Director, Bureau of the Census.
[FR Doc. 02-31934 Filed 12-18-02; 8:45 am]
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