[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 164 (Wednesday, August 26, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43132-43133]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-20571]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Solicitation of Nominations for Membership on the Presidential 
Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the 
Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science.

ACTION: Notice.

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Authority: Executive Order 12963, dated June 14, 1995, as amended by 
Executive Order 13009, dated June 14, 1996; and Section 222 of the 
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a). The Council is governed by 
the provisions of Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App), which 
sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees.
SUMMARY: The Office of HIV/AIDS Policy (OHAP), a program office within 
the Office of Public Health and Science, Department of Health and Human 
Services (HHS), is soliciting nominations of qualified candidates to be 
considered for appointment as members to the Presidential Advisory 
Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA). The activities of this council are 
governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Management 
support for the activities of this Council is the responsibility of the 
OHAP.
    The Council provides advice, information, and recommendations to 
the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding programs and 
policies to promote effective prevention and cure of HIV disease and 
AIDS. The functions of the Council shall be solely advisory in nature.

DATES: All nominations for membership on the Council must be received 
no later than September 11, 2009.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed or delivered to: 
Christopher Bates, Director, OHAP, Office of Public Health and Science, 
Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Room 443-H, Hubert H. Humphrey Building; Washington, DC 20201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Melvin Joppy, Program Specialist, 
Office of HIV/AIDS Policy, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 
Independence Avenue, SW., Room 443-H, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 
Washington, DC 20201; (202) 690-5560; [email protected].
    A copy of the charter which includes the Council's structure and 
functions can be obtained by contacting Mr. Joppy or by accessing the 
PACHA Web site at http://www.pacha.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Committee Function, Qualifications, and Information Required: The 
Council consists of not more than 25 members; one or more members are 
selected as Chair, Vice Chair and/or Co-Chairs. Council members are 
selected from prominent community leaders with particular expertise in, 
or knowledge of, matters concerning HIV/AIDS, public health, global 
health, philanthropy, marketing or business, as well as other national 
leaders held in high esteem from other sectors of society. Council 
members, as well as the Council leadership, are appointed by the 
Secretary or designee, in consultation with the White House Office of 
National AIDS Policy. All Council members are classified as special 
Government employees (SGEs). The Council composition may include ex 
officio members from relevant HHS components, as deemed necessary to 
accomplish the established mission of the Council.
    Council members are invited to serve for overlapping terms of up to 
four years; terms are contingent upon the authorized continuation of 
the Council. A member can serve after the expiration of their term 
until their successor has taken office and/or until notified in writing 
that their term has ended or expired, but no longer than 180 days.
    Pursuant to advance written agreement, Council members receive no 
stipend for the advisory service they render as members of PACHA. 
However, as authorized by law and in accordance with Federal travel 
regulations, PACHA members receive per diem and reimbursement for 
travel expenses incurred in relation to performing duties for the 
Council.
    With approval of the Secretary or designee, subcommittees may be 
established to perform specific functions within the jurisdiction of 
the Council. Compositions for the subcommittee are members of the 
Council. The subcommittees make preliminary recommendations to be 
considered by the Council membership.

Nominations

    In accordance with the charter, persons nominated for appointment 
as members of the PACHA should be prominent community leaders or 
national leaders who are held in high esteem from other sectors of 
society with particular expertise in, or knowledge of, matters 
concerning HIV and AIDS, public health, global health, philanthropy, 
and marketing or business. Nominations should be typewritten. The 
following information should be included in the package of material 
submitted for each individual being nominated for consideration: (1) A 
letter of nomination that clearly states the name and affiliation of 
the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e., specific attributes 
which qualify the nominee for service in this capacity); (2) a 
statement from the nominee, bearing an original signature, that, if 
appointed, he or she is willing to serve as a member of the Council; 
(3) the nominator's name, address and daytime telephone number, and the 
home and/or work address, telephone number, and email address of the 
individual being nominated; and (4) a current copy of the nominee's 
curriculum vitae.
    Individuals can nominate themselves for consideration of 
appointment to the Council. All nominations must include the required 
information. Incomplete nominations will not be processed for 
consideration. The letter from the nominator and certification of the 
nominated individual must bear original signatures; reproduced copies 
of these signatures are not acceptable. Applications cannot be 
submitted by facsimile. The names of Federal employees should not be 
nominated for consideration of appointment to this Council.

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    The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of 
HHS Federal advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points 
of view represented and the committee's function. Every effort is made 
that a broad representation of geographic areas, gender, ethnic and 
minority groups, and the disabled are given consideration for 
membership on HHS Federal advisory committees. Appointment to the 
Council shall be made without discrimination on the basis of age, race, 
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural, 
religious, or socioeconomic status.
    The Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive 
Branch are applicable to individuals who are appointed as public 
members of Federal advisory committees. Individuals appointed to serve 
as public members of Federal advisory committees are classified as 
special Government employees (SGEs). SGEs are Government employees for 
purposes of the conflict of interest laws. Therefore, individuals 
appointed to serve as public members of HHS are subject to an ethics 
review. The ethics review is conducted to determine if the individual 
has any interests and/or activities in the private sector that may 
conflict with performance of their official duties as a member of the 
Council. Individuals appointed to serve as public members of the 
Council will be required to disclose information regarding financial 
holdings, consultancies, and research grants and/or contracts.

    Dated: August 20, 2009.
Christopher H. Bates,
Director, Office of HIV/AIDS Policy, Interim Executive Director, 
Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
[FR Doc. E9-20571 Filed 8-25-09; 8:45 am]
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