[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 131 (Wednesday, July 8, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 41066]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-14662]


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MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

[MCC FR 20-03]


Renewal of the MCC Advisory Council and Call for Nominations

AGENCY: Millennium Challenge Corporation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (``MCC'') has 
renewed the charter for the MCC Advisory Council (``Advisory Council'') 
and is hereby soliciting representative nominations for the 2020-2022 
term. The Advisory Council serves MCC in an advisory capacity only and 
provides insight regarding (i) innovations in relevant sectors 
including technology, infrastructure and blended finance; (ii) 
perceived risks and opportunities in MCC partner countries; and (iii) 
evolving approaches to working in developing country contexts. The 
Advisory Council provides a platform for systematic engagement with the 
private sector and contributes to MCC's mission--to reduce poverty 
through sustainable, economic growth. MCC uses this advice, 
information, and recommendations to inform compact development and 
implementation, and broaden public and private sector partnerships for 
more impact and leverage. The MCC Vice President of the Department of 
Compact Operations affirms that the Advisory Council is necessary and 
in the public interest. The Advisory Council is seeking members 
representing a diverse group of private sector organizations with 
expertise in infrastructure, business and finance and technology, 
particularly in the countries and regions where MCC operates. 
Additional information about MCC and its portfolio can be found at 
www.mcc.gov.

DATES:  Nominations for Advisory Council members must be received on or 
before 5 p.m. EDT on August 12, 2020. Further information about the 
nomination process is included below. MCC plans to host the first 
meeting of the 2020-2022 term of the MCC Advisory Council in Fall 2020. 
The Advisory Council will meet at least two times a year in Washington, 
DC or via video/teleconferencing. Members who are unable to attend in-
person meetings may have the option to dial-in via video/
teleconferencing.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Council shall consist of not 
more than twenty-five (25) individuals who are recognized thought 
leaders, business leaders and experts representing US companies, the 
business community, advocacy organizations, non-profit organizations, 
foundations, and sectors including infrastructure, information and 
communications technology (``ICT''), and finance, as well as the 
environment and sustainable development. Qualified individuals may 
self-nominate or be nominated by any individual or organization. To be 
considered for the Advisory Council, nominators should submit the 
following information:
     Name, title, organization and relevant contact information 
(including phone, mailing address, and email address) of the individual 
under consideration;
     A letter, on organization letterhead, containing a brief 
description of why the nominee should be considered for membership;
     Short biography of nominee including professional and 
academic credentials;

Please do not send company, trade association, or organization 
brochures or any other information. Materials submitted should total 
two pages or less. Should more information be needed, MCC staff will 
contact the nominee, obtain information from the nominee's past 
affiliations, or obtain information from publicly available sources.
    All members of the Advisory Council will be independent of the 
agency, representing the views and interests of their respective 
industry or area of expertise, and not as Special Government employees. 
All members shall serve without compensation.
    Nominees selected for appointment to the Advisory Council will be 
notified by return email and receive a letter of appointment. A 
selection team comprised of representatives from several MCC 
departments will review the nomination packages. The selection team 
will make recommendations regarding membership to the MCC Vice 
President of the Department of Compact Operations based on criteria 
including:
    (1) Professional or academic expertise, experience, and knowledge; 
(2) stakeholder representation; (3) availability and willingness to 
serve; (4) skills working collaboratively on committees and advisory 
panels; and (5) professional recommendations, if any (recommendations 
are optional). Based upon the selection team's recommendations, the MCC 
Vice President of the Department of Compact Operations will select 
representatives. In the selection of members for the Advisory Council, 
MCC will seek to ensure a balanced representation and consider a cross-
section of those directly affected, interested, and qualified, as 
appropriate to the nature and functions of the Advisory Council. 
Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race, color, 
religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, mental or physical 
disability, marital status, or sexual orientation. MCC also encourages 
geographic diversity in the composition of the Advisory Council.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nominators are asked to send all 
nomination materials by email to [email protected]. While 
email is strongly preferred, nominators may send nomination materials 
by mail to 1099 14th St NW Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005. Requests 
for additional information can also be directed to Jennifer Rimbach, 
202.521.3932, [email protected].

    Dated: July 1, 2020.
Jeanne M. Hauch,
VP/General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-14662 Filed 7-7-20; 8:45 am]
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