[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 9, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32836-32837]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-14584]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Readjustment
Counseling Service (RCS), is seeking nominations of qualified
candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory
Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans (``the Committee'') for the
2019 membership cycle.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by
August 15, 2019, no later than 4:00 p.m., eastern standard time.
Packages received after this time will not be considered for the
current membership cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages should be sent to the VA
Readjustment Counseling Service, by email (recommended) or mail. Please
see contact information below: VA Readjustment Counseling Service
(10RCS), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20420, [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sherry Moravy and/or Richard Barbato,
Readjustment Counseling Service (10RCS), Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20420, Telephone (734)
222-4319.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing a
Congressionally-mandated report to the Secretary each year, which
includes:
(1) An assessment of the needs of Veterans with respect to
readjustment to civilian life;
(2) A review of the programs and activities of the Department
designed to meet such needs; and
(3) Such recommendations (including recommendations for
administrative and legislative action) as the Committee considers
appropriate.
The Committee may also submit to the Secretary such other reports
and recommendations as the Committee considers appropriate. Management
and support services for the Committee are provided by the VA
Readjustment Counseling Service (RCS).
Authority: The Committee was established in accordance with 38
U.S.C. 545 and operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. In accordance with 38
U.S.C. 545, the Committee advises the Secretary on the provision by VA
of benefits and services to assist Veterans in the readjustment to
civilian life. In carrying out this duty, the Committee shall take into
special account the needs of Veterans who served in combat theaters of
operation. In accordance with the Statute and the Committee's current
charter, the majority of the membership ship consist on non-Federal
employees appointed by the Secretary from the general public, serving
as special government employees.
The Secretary appoints Committee members, and determines the length
of terms in which the Committee members serve. A term of service for
any member may not exceed 2 years. However, the Secretary can reappoint
members for additional terms. Each year, there are several vacancies on
the Committee, as members' terms expire.
Membership Criteria: The Committee is currently composed of 12
members. By statute, Committee consists of members appointed by the
Secretary from the general public, including individuals who have
demonstrated civic or professional achievement; and have experience
with the provision of Veterans benefits and services by VA.
The membership will include: (1) Individuals from a wide variety of
geographic areas and ethnic backgrounds; (2) individuals from Veterans
service organizations; (3) individuals with combat experience; and (4)
women.
In addition to the criteria above, VA seeks--
(1) diversity in professional and personal qualifications;
(2) experience in military service and military deployments (please
identify Branch of Service and Rank);
(3) current work with Veterans;
(4) committee subject matter expertise; and
(5) experience working in large and complex organizations.
The Committee meets at least two times annually, which may include
a site visit to a VA field location. In accordance with Federal Travel
Regulation, VA will cover travel expenses--to include per diem--for all
members of the Committee, for any travel associated with official
Committee duties. A copy of the Committee's most resent charter and a
list of the current membership can be found at https://www.va.gov/ADVISORY/Advisory_Committee_on_the_Readjusment_of_Veterans_Statutory.asp.
In accordance with recently revised guidance regarding the ban on
lobbyists serving as members of advisory boards and commissions,
Federally-registered lobbyists are prohibited from serving on Federal
advisory committees in an 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-boardsand-commissions.
Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nomination packages (one
nomination per nominator) 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; any relevant Veterans service
activities she/he is currently engaged in; the military branch
affiliation and timeframe of military service (if applicable). To
promote inclusion and demographic balance of membership, please include
as much information related to the nominee's race, national origin,
disability status, or any other factors that may give the individual a
diverse perspective on Veteran readjustment Veterans. Finally, the
cover letter must include the nominee's complete contact information
(name, address, email address, and phone number); and a statement
confirming that she/he is not a Federally-registered lobbyist. The
resume should show professional and/or work experience, and Veterans
service involvement--especially service that involves combat Veterans'
and Active Duty service members' issues. Self-nominations are
acceptable. Any letters of nomination from organizations or other
individuals must accompany the package, when it is submitted. Letters
of nomination submitted without a complete nomination package will not
be considered. Do not submit a package, without the nominee's consent
or awareness.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
its advisory committees is fairly balanced, in terms of points of view
represented. In the review process, consideration is given to nominees'
potential to address the Committee's demographic needs (regional
representation, race/ethnicity representation, professional expertise,
war era service, gender, former enlisted or officer status, branch of
service, etc.). Other considerations to promote a
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balanced membership include longevity of military service, significant
deployment experience, ability to handle complex issues, experience
running large organizations, and ability to contribute to the gender-
specific health care and benefits needs of combat Veterans and Active
Duty service members.
Nominations must state that the nominee is willing to serve as a
member of the Committee and appears to have no conflict of interest
that would preclude membership. An ethics review is conducted for each
selected nominee.
Dated: July 3, 2019.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-14584 Filed 7-8-19; 8:45 am]
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