[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 97 (Friday, May 21, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 27589]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-10787]


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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION


Establishment of Local Leadership Council

AGENCY: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC).

ACTION: Notice of establishment of the Local Leadership Council.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (), 
the EAC announces the establishment of the Local Leadership Council 
(``Advisory Committee''). The Advisory Committee will advise the EAC on 
how best to fulfill the EAC's statutory duties as well as such other 
matters as the EAC determines. Duration of this advisory board is for 
two years unless renewed by the EAC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristen Muthig, EAC Director of 
Communications ([email protected]).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background and Authority

    The Local Leadership Council is established under agency authority 
pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2). The Advisory 
Committee is governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which sets 
forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees. The 
Advisory Committee shall advise the EAC on how best to fulfill the 
EAC's statutory duties set forth in 52 U.S.C. 20922 as well as such 
other matters as the EAC determines. It shall provide a relevant and 
comprehensive source of expert, unbiased analysis and recommendations 
to the EAC on local election administration topics to include but are 
not limited to voter registration and registration database 
maintenance, voting system user practices, ballot administration 
(programming, printing, and logistics), processing, accounting, 
canvassing, chain of custody, certifying results, and auditing.

II. Structure

    The Local Leadership Council shall consist of 100 members. The 
Election Assistance Commission shall appoint two (2) members from each 
state after soliciting nominations from each state's election official 
professional association. Upon appointment, Advisory Committee members 
must be serving or have previously served in a leadership role in a 
state election official professional association.
    Elections in the United States are ultimately administered by local 
election officials operating under election laws and procedures that 
often differ from state to state. By appointing two members from each 
state, members of the Advisory Committee will be chosen in a way that 
ensures geographic diversity, objectivity, and balance as well as 
encompass the full spectrum of election administration expertise 
throughout the United States. Local election officials are impacted by 
all of the EAC's statutory duties set forth in 52 U.S.C. 20922. The 
Advisory Committee's guidance and recommendations will be key to the 
ongoing success of the EAC's mission and programs.
    Members shall be invited to serve for a term of 2 years and may 
serve consecutive terms. As necessary, subcommittees may be established 
by the EAC. The Committee will meet a minimum of once a year for the 
purposes of advising the EAC.

III. Compensation

    Local Leadership Council members shall not be compensated for their 
services but will, upon request, be reimbursed for or provided with 
travel and per diem expenses in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5701 et seq., 
while attending Advisory Committee meetings or subcommittee meetings 
thereof, while away from their homes or regular places of business.

    Authority:  5 U.S.C. Appendix 2.

Amanda Joiner,
Associate Counsel, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 2021-10787 Filed 5-20-21; 8:45 am]
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