[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 138 (Wednesday, July 18, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33976-33977]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-15333]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Veterans and 
Community Oversight and Engagement Board

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations 
of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of 
the Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board (herein-after 
referred in this section to as ``the Board'') for the VA West Los 
Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, CA (``Campus''). The Board is 
established to coordinate locally with the Department of Veterans 
Affairs to identify the goals of the community and Veteran partnership; 
provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary to improve services 
and outcomes for Veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and the 
families of such Veterans and members; and provide advice and 
recommendations on the implementation of the Draft Master Plan approved 
by the Secretary on January 28, 2016, and on the creation and 
implementation of any other successor master plans.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the Board must be received no 
later than 5:00 p.m. EST on August 10, 2018.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to the Veterans Experience 
Office,
    Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, (30), 
Washington, DC 20420; or sent electronically to the Advisory Committee 
Management Office mailbox at [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene W. Skinner, Jr., Designated 
Federal Officer, Veterans Experience Office, Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW (30), Washington, DC 20420, telephone 
202-631-7645 or via email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth in the 
West LA Leasing Act, the Board shall:
    (1) Provide the community with opportunities to collaborate and 
communicate by conducting public forums; and
    (2) Focus on local issues regarding the Department that are 
identified by the community with respect to health care, implementation 
of the Master Plan, and any subsequent plans, benefits, and memorial 
services at the Campus. Information on the Master Plan can be

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found at https://www.losangeles.va.gov/masterplan/.

    Authority: The Board is a statutory committee established as 
required by Section 2(i) of the West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 
2016, Public Law 114-226 (the West LA Leasing Act). The Board 
operates in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2.

    Membership Criteria and Qualifications: VA is seeking nominations 
for Board membership. The Board is composed of thirteen members and 
several ex-officio members. The Board meets up to four times annually; 
and it is important that Board members attend meetings to achieve a 
quorum so that Board can effectively carry out its duties. The members 
of the Board are appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from 
the general public, from various sectors and organizations, and shall 
meet the following qualifications, as set forth in the West LA Leasing 
Act:
    (1) Not less than 50% of members shall be Veterans; and
    (2) Non-Veteran members shall be:
    a. Family members of Veterans,
    b. Veteran advocates,
    c. Service providers,
    d. Real estate professionals familiar with housing development 
projects, or
    e. Stakeholders.
    In addition, the Board members may also serve as Subcommittee 
members.
    In accordance with the Board Charter, the Secretary shall determine 
the number, terms of service, and pay and allowances of Board members, 
except that a term of service of any such member may not exceed two 
years. The Secretary may reappoint any Board member for additional 
terms of service.
    To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have 
diverse professional and personal qualifications including but not 
limited to subject matter experts in the areas described above. We ask 
that nominations include any relevant experience and information so 
that VA can ensure diverse Board membership.
    Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nominations should be typed 
written (one nomination per nominator). Nomination package should 
include:
    (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), and 
a statement from the nominee indicating a willingness to serve as a 
member of the Board;
    (2) The nominee's contact information, including name, mailing 
address, telephone numbers, and email address;
    (3) The nominee's curriculum vitae, not to exceed three pages and a 
one page cover letter; and
    (4) A summary of the nominee's experience and qualifications 
relative to the membership criteria and professional qualifications 
criteria listed above.
    The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of 
VA Federal advisory committees is diverse in terms of points of view 
represented and the committee's capabilities. Appointments to this 
Board shall be made without discrimination because of a person's race, 
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national 
origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Nominations must state 
that the nominee is willing to serve as a member of the Board and 
appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude membership. 
An ethics review is conducted for each selected nominee.

    Dated: July 13, 2018.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
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