[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 217 (Tuesday, November 10, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69782-69783]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-28542]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the VA Geriatrics
and Gerontology Advisory Committee
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominees to
be considered for membership on the VA Geriatrics and Gerontology
Advisory Committee (Committee).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The VA Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee (Committee) is
authorized by statute, title 38 U.S.C. 7315, to: (1) Advise the
Secretary on all matters pertaining to geriatrics and gerontology; (2)
assess (through an evaluation process that includes a site visit
conducted no later than 3 years after its establishment) each new VA
Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC), on its
ability to achieve its established mission; (3) assess the capability
of VA to provide high-quality geriatric, extended, and other health
care services to eligible Veterans, taking into consideration the
likely demand for such services from such Veterans; (4) assess the
current and projected needs of eligible Veterans for geriatric,
extended care, and other health care services from VA and its
activities and plans designed to meet such needs; and (5) perform such
additional functions as the Secretary or
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Under Secretary for Health may direct. The Committee provides, not
later than December 1 of each year, an annual report summarizing its
activities for the preceding year. The Committee reports to the
Secretary through the Under Secretary for Health.
In accordance with the statute, the members of the Committee are
non-Federal employees appointed by the Secretary from the general
public, and should have demonstrated interest and expertise in
research, education, and clinical activities related to aging. Members
serve as Special Government Employees. The Committee meets at least
once annually. Subgroups of the Committee, consisting of the Chair and
at least two other self-selected members and staff, conduct up to a
total of five site visits each year to new and existing GRECCs and the
VA medical centers that host them. In accordance with Federal Travel
Regulations, VA will cover travel expenses--to include per diem--for
all members of the Committee, for any travel associated with official
Committee duties.
The Secretary appoints each Committee member for a period of up to
4 years. The Secretary may reappoint each member for one additional
term. A term of service for any member may not exceed 8 years. Self-
nominations and nominations of Veterans and non-Veterans will be
accepted. In accordance with OMB guidance, federally-registered
lobbyists may not serve on Federal advisory committees in their
individual capacity. Additional information regarding this issue can be
found at: www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/08/13/2014-19140/revised-guidance-on-appointment-of-lobbyists-to-federal-advisory-committees-boards-and-commissions.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
its advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points of view
represented. The Department also strives for balanced membership
regarding regional representation, race/ethnicity representation,
professional expertise, war era service, gender, former enlisted or
officer status, and branch of service. Other considerations include
longevity of military service, ability to handle complex issues, and
ability to contribute to the assessment of health care and benefits
needs of aging Veterans.
Nomination Package Requirements
Nomination packages must be typed (12 point font) and include: (1)
A cover letter from the nominee, and (2) a current resume that is no
more than four pages in length. The cover letter must summarize: The
nominees' interest in serving on the committee and contributions she/he
can make to the work of the committee; expertise in aging-related
research, clinical care, and education; the military branch affiliation
and timeframe of military service, if any; and any relevant Veterans
service activities s/he is currently engaged in. Finally, please
include in the cover letter the nominee's complete contact information
(name, address, email address, and phone number); and a statement
confirming that s/he is not a Federal employee or a Federally-
registered lobbyist. The resume should show professional work
experience. Any letters of nomination from organizations or other
individuals should accompany the package when it is submitted.
Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by
November 30, 2015, no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. All
nomination packages should be sent to: Ms. Marcia Holt-Delaney,
Veterans Health Administration (10P4G), Department of Veterans Affairs,
810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC, 20420.
For additional information, including a copy of the Committee's
most recent charter and a list of the current membership, contact Dr.
Kenneth Shay, Designated Federal Officer for the Committee, at
[email protected] or by phone at (734) 222-4325 (Note: This is not a
toll-free number.) The nomination package should be submitted to Dr.
Shay at the email address above; or faxed to Ms. Holt-Delaney at (202)
461-6769. NOTE: Social Security numbers or military Service Numbers
should not be included in the package.
Dated: November 5, 2015.
Rebecca Schiller,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-28542 Filed 11-9-15; 8:45 am]
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