[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 117 (Friday, June 18, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34143-34144]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-13799]


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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION


Board of Advisors: Submission of Charter

AGENCY: U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

ACTION: Notice of Board of Advisors: charter submission.

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SUMMARY: The Election Assistance Commission announces the submission of 
the charter for the Board of Advisors. The purpose of the Board is to 
provide advice and consultation to the Election Assistance Commission 
consistent with the requirements of the Help America Vote Act of 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Whitener, U.S. Election 
Assistance Commission, 1225 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 1100, 
Washington, DC 20005. Telephone: (202) 566-3100; toll free: 1-866-747-
1471.

Gracia M. Hillman,
Vice-Chair, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

Charter of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors

    The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) hereby Charters 
the Board of Advisors established in title II, section 211 of the 
Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) (Public Law 107-252) pursuant 
to the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Objectives and Duties

    1. The objective of the Board of Advisors (the Board) is to 
advise the EAC through review of the voluntary voting systems 
guidelines described in title II part 3 of the HAVA; through review 
of the voluntary guidance described under title III of HAVA; and 
through the review of the best practices recommendations contained 
in the report submitted under section 242(b) of title II (HAVA title 
II section 212).
    2. The Board will function solely as an advisory body and will 
comply fully with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act.

Membership

    1. The Board shall consist of the following:

--Two members appointed by the National Governors Association.
--Two members appointed by the National Conference of State 
Legislatures.
--Two members appointed by the National Association of Secretaries 
of State.
--Two members appointed by the National Association of State 
Election Directors.
--Two members appointed by the National Association of Counties.
--Two members appointed by the National Association of County 
Recorders, Election Administrators, and Clerks.
--Two members appointed by the United States Conference of Mayors.
--Two members appointed by the Election Center.
--Two members appointed by the International Association of County 
Recorders, Election Officials, and Treasurers.
--Two members appointed by the United States Commission on Civil 
Rights.
--Two members appointed by the Architectural and Transportation 
Barrier Compliance Board under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act 
of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792).
--The chief of the Office of Public Integrity of the Department of 
Justice, or the chief's designee.
--The Chief of the Voting Section of the civil Rights Division of 
the Department of Justice or the chief's designee.
--The director of the Federal Voting Assistance Program of the 
Department of Defense.
--Four members representing professionals in the field of science 
and technology, of whom--(A) One each shall be appointed by the 
Speaker and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; and 
(B) One each shall be appointed by the Majority Leader and the 
Minority Leader of the Senate.
--Eight members representing voter interests, of whom--(a) Four 
members shall be appointed by the Committee on House Administration 
of the House of Representatives, of whom two shall be appointed by 
the chair and two shall be appointed by the ranking minority member; 
and (B) Four members shall be appointed by the Committee on Rules 
and Administration of the Senate, of whom two shall be appointed by 
the chair and two shall be appointed by the ranking minority member. 
(HAVA title II section 214 (a)).

    2. Vacancy appointments shall be made in the same manner as the 
original appointments.
    3. Members of the Board shall serve for a term of 2 years and 
may be reappointed.
    4. The Board shall elect a Chair from among its members.

Administrative Provisions

    1. The Board will report to the EAC through the Advisory 
Committee Management Officer pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 1, section 
8(b). This officer shall be an EAC Commissioner designated by the 
Chairman of the EAC.
    2. The Board will meet a minimum of once a year for purposes of 
voting on the voluntary voting system guidelines. Additional 
meetings may be called at such other times as it considers 
appropriate for the purposes of conducting other business as it 
considers appropriate consistent with title II of HAVA. (HAVA title 
II, section 215 (a)(2)).
    3. The EAC and GAO will provide clerical and other necessary 
support services to the Board. (HAVA title II, section 215 (d)).
    4. Members of the Board will not be compensated for their 
services but will be

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reimbursed for travel expenses and subsistence. (HAVA title II 
section 215 (e)).
    5. The Board may use the United States mails in the same manner 
and under the same conditions as a department or agency of the 
Federal government. (HAVA title II, section 215 (c)).
    6. The annual cost for operating the Board is estimated at 
$100,000 which includes one quarter staff year for support services.
    7. The Board may establish such committees of its members as may 
be necessary subject to the provisions of the law.
    8. The Board may, by simple majority vote, adopt resolutions and 
make recommendations. Such resolutions and recommendations will, 
however, be only advisory to the EAC and will be restricted to the 
EAC's activities described in title II, section 212 of the Help 
America Vote Act of 2002.
    9. The EAC will provide liaison services between the Board and 
the Advisory Panel Secretariat as required by the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act.

Duration

    This is a permanent committee as established in title II section 
215(f) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002.


    Dated: June 14, 2004.
Gracia M. Hillman,
Vice Chair, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 04-13799 Filed 6-17-04; 8:45 am]
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