[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 100 (Friday, May 23, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28195-28196]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-13029]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration


Request for Nominations of Member Organizations To Serve on the 
Decennial Census Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Economics and Statistics Administration, Department of 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Title 5, 
United States Code (U.S.C.), Appendix 2, Section10(a)(b)), the Bureau 
of the Census (Census Bureau) invites and requests nominations of 
organizations for appointment by the Secretary of Commerce to the 
Decennial Census Advisory Committee. Nominations received in response 
to this notice will be considered in addition to nominations already 
received. The SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for this notice 
provides information about the objectives and duties of the Advisory 
Committee and membership criteria.

DATES: Please submit nominations on or before June 23, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Jeri Green, Chief, Census 
Advisory Committee Office, Bureau of the Census, Room 3631, Federal 
Building 3, Washington, DC 20233, telephone 301-763-6590. Nominations 
also may be submitted via fax (301-457-2642) or e-mail to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeri Green, Chief, Census Advisory 
Committee Office, at the above address or via e-mail.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Decennial Census Advisory Committee was 
established in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(Title 5, U.S.C., Appendix 2) in 1991. The following provides 
information about the Committee, membership, and nomination process:

Objectives and Duties

    1. The Committee considers the goals of the decennial census and 
users' needs for information provided by the census. It provides the 
Census Bureau a perspective from the external data user community about 
how research and design plans for the 2010 decennial census (including 
the American Community Survey) can be effectively and efficiently 
implemented. The Committee presents an opportunity for an open, 
balanced discussion that informs and welcomes public comment on all 
aspects of the decennial census.
    2. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act and reports to the Secretary of Commerce 
through the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs.

Membership

    1. The Secretary of Commerce appoints the member organizations and 
designates the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee. Member 
organizations, the Chair, and Vice-Chair serve at the pleasure of the 
Secretary.
    2. The Committee consists of a Chair, Vice-Chair, and a designated 
representative from each member organization. It is composed of up to 
forty (40) member organizations. Representatives include heads of 
member organizations with a substantial interest in the census. The 
Committee is representative of private sector users; minority groups; 
professional associations; state, local, and tribal governments; and 
other organizations. In addition, sixteen (16) ex-officio members serve 
in a nonvoting capacity. Ex-officio members are representatives of the 
Postmaster General, the Chairperson and Ranking Member of the Census 
Oversight and Appropriations Committees and Subcommittees, and a

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representative from the Census Advisory Committees on Race and Ethnic 
Populations.
    3. Committee members are selected on a clear, standardized basis, 
in accordance with applicable Department of Commerce guidelines. The 
Committee's representation reflects a balanced viewpoint and 
perspective, considering such factors as geography, minority 
representation, business, academia, and the public-at-large. The size 
and the scope of the member organization with respect to diverse 
community representation also are considered.
    4. Committee membership has relevant background/experience to 
significantly assist and/or contribute to the overall functions, 
issues, and tasks associated with the Committee. The membership should 
bring diverse perspectives and be able to provide advice on policy and 
technical issues affecting the goals of ongoing census programs, 
surveys, and initiatives.
    5. The Committee has the fewest number of members necessary to 
accomplish the objectives of the Charter. Committee membership will not 
duplicate other organizations or communities already represented on the 
Committee.
    6. Committee membership will encompass a distinct national 
constituency that ensures relevant, two-way feedback and input 
reflective of a given community group or constituency.
    7. Committee members are appointed by the Secretary of Commerce and 
serve at the discretion of the Secretary.

Miscellaneous

    1. Members of the Committee shall serve without compensation, but 
the Census Bureau will, upon request, reimburse travel expenses, as 
authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5701, et. seq., dealing with travel and 
subsistence expenses.
    2. The Committee shall meet from one to two times per year. 
Meetings are one to two days in duration.
    3. Committee meetings are open to the public.

Nomination Information

    1. The Department of Commerce is seeking nominations to increase 
the diversity of the membership of the Decennial Census Advisory 
Committee to include an organization that is knowledgeable about the 
issues surrounding Americans overseas and would provide advice to the 
Census Bureau on conducting an overseas enumeration of Americans living 
abroad. More specifically, such an organization may either (a) 
represent Americans living overseas, (b) send Americans to live 
overseas, (c) serve as a support network for Americans overseas, or 
incorporate all of these characteristics in its mission or scope.
    2. Nominations of organizations may come from individuals or 
organizations. A summary of the organization's qualifications and the 
experience that qualifies the organization for membership should be 
included in the nomination letter. Nominated organizations should be 
able to actively participate in the tasks of the Committee. Besides 
meeting attendance and participation, active participation may include 
review of materials, and participation in conference calls, working 
groups, and special committee activities that may be planned in 
conjunction with Committee members.
    3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in 
the workplace and seeks diverse Committee membership.

    Dated: April 4, 2003.
Kathleen B. Cooper,
Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Economics and Statistics 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 03-13029 Filed 5-22-03; 8:45 am]
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