[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 76 (Wednesday, April 22, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18351-18352]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-9292]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Request for Applicants for the Appointment to the United States-
Brazil CEO Forum
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In March 2007, the Governments of the United States and Brazil
established the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum. This notice announces membership
opportunities for appointment as American representatives to the U.S.
Section of the Forum. The current U.S. Section term will expire on May
18, 2009.
DATES: Applications should be received no later than May 29, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Please send requests for consideration to Lorrie Fussell,
Brazil Desk Officer, Office of South America, U.S. Department of
Commerce, either by e-mail at [email protected] or by mail to
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 3203,
Washington, DC 20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lorrie Fussell, Brazil Desk Officer,
Office of South America, U.S. Department of Commerce, telephone: (202)
482-4157.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the
Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor
for International Economic Affairs, together with the Planalto Casa
Civil Minister (Presidential Chief of Staff) and the Brazilian Minister
of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, co-chair the U.S.-Brazil
CEO Forum, pursuant to the Terms of Reference signed in March 2007, by
the U.S. and Brazilian governments, which set forth the objectives and
structure of the Forum. The Terms of Reference may be viewed at: http://trade.gov/press/press_releases/2007/brazilceo_02.asp. The Forum,
consisting of both private and public-sector members, brings together
leaders of the respective business communities of the United States and
Brazil to discuss issues of mutual interest, particularly ways to
strengthen the economic and commercial ties between the two countries.
The Forum consists of the U.S. and Brazilian co-chairs and a Committee
comprised of private sector members. The Committee will be composed of
two Sections each consisting of eight to ten members from the private
sector, representing the views and interests of the private sector
business community in the United States and Brazil. Each government
will appoint the members to its respective Section. The Committee will
provide recommendations to the two governments that reflect private
sector views, needs and concerns regarding creating an economic
environment in which their respective private sectors can partner,
thrive and enhance bilateral commercial ties to expand trade between
the United States and Brazil.
Candidates are currently sought for membership on the U.S. Section
of the Forum. Each candidate must be Chief Executive Officer or
President (or comparable level of responsibility) of a U.S. owned or
controlled company that is incorporated in and has its main
headquarters located in the United States and currently doing business
in Brazil and the United States. Each candidate also must be a U.S.
citizen or otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States
and able to travel to Brazil and locations in the United States to
attend official Forum meetings as well as independent U.S. Section and
Committee meetings. In addition, the
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candidate may not be a registered foreign agent under the Foreign
Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended.
Evaluation of applications for membership in the U.S. Section by
eligible individuals will be based on the following criteria:
--A demonstrated commitment by the individual's company to the
Brazilian market either through exports or investment.
--A demonstrated strong interest in Brazil and its economic
development.
--The ability to offer a broad perspective and business experience to
the discussions.
--The ability to address cross-cutting issues that affect the entire
business community.
--The ability to initiate and be responsible for activities in which
the Forum will be active.
Members will be selected on the basis of who will best carry out
the objectives of the Forum as stated in the Terms of Reference
establishing the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum. The U.S. Section of the Forum
should also include members that represent a diversity of business
sectors and geographic locations. To the extent possible, Section
members also should represent a cross-section of small, medium, and
large firms.
U.S. members will receive no compensation for their participation
in Forum related activities. Individual members will be responsible for
all travel and related expenses associated with their participation in
the Forum, including attendance at Committee and Section meetings. Only
appointed members may participate in official Forum meetings;
substitutes and alternates will not be designated. U.S. members will
normally serve for two-year terms, but may be reappointed.
To be considered for membership, please submit the following
information as instructed in the ADDRESSES and DATES captions above:
Name(s) and title(s) of the individual(s) requesting consideration;
name and address of company's headquarters; location for incorporation;
size of the company; size of company's export trade, investment, and
nature of operations or interest in Brazil; and a brief statement of
why the candidate should be considered, including information about the
candidate's ability to initiate and be responsible for activities in
which the Forum will be active. Applications will be considered as they
are received. All candidates will be notified of whether they have been
selected.
Dated: April 15, 2009.
Anne Driscoll,
Director for the Office of South America.
[FR Doc. E9-9292 Filed 4-21-09; 8:45 am]
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