[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 225 (Tuesday, November 23, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71417-71418]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-29505]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Manufacturing Council Membership

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce

ACTION: Notice of an opportunity to apply for membership on the 
Manufacturing Council.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce is currently seeking applications 
to fill one vacant position on the Manufacturing Council (Council). The 
purpose of the Council is to advise the Secretary of Commerce on 
matters relating to the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector and 
to provide regular communication between Government and the 
manufacturing sector.

ADDRESSES: Please submit application information via e-mail to 
[email protected] or by mail to Jennifer Pilat, Office of 
Advisory Committees, Manufacturing Council Executive Secretariat, U.S. 
Department of Commerce, Room 4043, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20230.

DATES: All applications must be received by the Office of Advisory 
Committees by close of business on December 7, 2010.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Pilat, The Manufacturing 
Council, Room 4043, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 
20230, telephone: 202-482-4501, e-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Advisory Committees is 
accepting applications for one vacant position on the Council for the 
current two-year charter term that began April 8, 2010. The member 
shall serve until the Council's charter expires on April 8,

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2012. The member will be selected, in accordance with applicable 
Department of Commerce guidelines, based on his or her ability to 
advise the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the U.S. 
manufacturing sector, to act as a liaison among the stakeholders 
represented by the membership and to provide a forum for those 
stakeholders on current and emerging issues in the manufacturing 
sector. The Council's membership shall reflect the diversity of 
American manufacturing by representing a balanced cross-section of the 
U.S. manufacturing industry in terms of industry sectors, geographic 
locations, demographics, and company size, particularly seeking the 
representation of small- and medium-sized enterprises. Based on the 
diversity of the manufacturing industry currently represented on the 
Council for this charter term, the Department particularly is 
encouraging applicants from the high-tech or bio-tech manufacturing 
sectors. Additional factors which may be considered in the selection of 
this Council member includes the candidate's proven experience in 
promoting, developing and marketing programs in support of 
manufacturing industries, job creation in the manufacturing sector, or 
the candidate's proven abilities to manage manufacturing organizations. 
Given the duties and objectives of the Council, the Department 
particularly seeks applicants who are active manufacturing executives 
(Chief Executive Officer, President, or a comparable level of 
responsibility) that are leaders within their local manufacturing 
communities and industries.
    Each Council member serves as the representative of a U.S. entity 
in the manufacturing sector. For the purposes of eligibility, a U.S. 
entity is defined as a firm incorporated in the United States (or an 
unincorporated firm with its principal place of business in the United 
States) that is controlled by U.S. citizens or by another U.S. entity. 
An entity is not a U.S. entity if 50 percent plus one share of its 
stock (if a corporation, or a similar ownership interest of an 
unincorporated entity) is controlled, directly or indirectly, by non-
U.S. citizens or non-U.S. entities.
    The appointment to the Council will be made by the Secretary of 
Commerce. All Council members serve at the discretion of the Secretary 
of Commerce. Council members shall serve in a representative capacity, 
representing the views and interests of their particular subsector 
within the manufacturing sector. Council members are not Special 
Government Employees.
    Council members receive no compensation for their participation in 
Council activities. Members participating in Council meetings and 
events are responsible for their travel, living and other personal 
expenses. Meetings are held regularly and not less than annually, 
usually in Washington, DC. Members are required to attend a majority of 
the Council's meetings. The current Council met initially on October 
14, 2010 in Washington, DC. The next meeting is scheduled to take place 
in January 2011.
    To be considered for membership, please provide the following:
    1. Name and title of the individual requesting consideration. A 
sponsor letter from the applicant on his or her entity's letterhead or, 
if the applicant is to represent an entity other than his or her 
employer, a letter from the entity to be represented, containing a 
brief statement of why the applicant should be considered for 
membership on the Council. This sponsor letter should also address the 
applicant's manufacturing-related experience, including any 
manufacturing trade policy experience. The applicant's personal resume. 
An affirmative statement that the applicant meets all eligibility 
criteria.
    2. An affirmative statement that the applicant is not required to 
register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act 
of 1938, as amended. An affirmative statement that the applicant is not 
a federally registered lobbyist, and that the applicant understands 
that, if appointed, the applicant will not be allowed to continue to 
serve as a Council member if the applicant becomes a federally 
registered lobbyist. Information regarding the control of the entity to 
be represented, including the governing structure and stock holdings, 
as appropriate, signifying compliance with the criteria set forth 
above.
    3. The entity's size and ownership, product or service line and 
major markets in which the entity operates. Please include all relevant 
contact information such as mailing address, fax, e-mail, phone number, 
and support staff information where relevant.

    Dated: November 18, 2010.
Jennifer Pilat,
Executive Secretary, The Manufacturing Council.
[FR Doc. 2010-29505 Filed 11-22-10; 8:45 am]
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