[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 201 (Thursday, October 21, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58284-58285]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-22950]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Nominations to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS; 
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to Presidential Advisory 
Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA)

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the 
Secretary, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) is 
seeking nominations for membership on the Presidential Advisory Council 
on HIV/AIDS (referred to as PACHA and/or the Council). The PACHA is a 
federal advisory committee within the U.S. Department of Health and 
Human Services (HHS). Management support for the activities of this 
Council is the responsibility of the OASH. The qualified individuals 
will be nominated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for 
consideration for appointment as members of the PACHA. Members of the 
Council, including the Chair and or Co-Chairs, are appointed by the 
Secretary. Members are invited to serve on the Council for up to four-
year terms. The Council was established to provide advice, information, 
and recommendations to the Secretary regarding programs and policies 
intended to promote effective prevention and care of HIV infection and 
AIDS. The functions of the Council are solely advisory in nature.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the PACHA must be received no 
later than 8:00 p.m. (ET) Monday, January 3, 2022. Packages received 
after this time will not be considered for the current membership 
cycle.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be electronically mailed in one email 
to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Caroline Talev, Management Analyst 
and Alternate Designated Federal Officer to PACHA; email 
[email protected] and include in the subject line ``PACHA 
Application.'' Additional information about PACHA can be obtained by 
accessing the Council's website at About PACHA [verbar] HIV.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PACHA was established by Executive Order 
12963, dated June 14, 1995 as amended by Executive Order 13009, dated 
June 14, 1996. The Council was established to provide advice, 
information, and recommendations to the Secretary regarding programs 
and policies intended to promote effective prevention of HIV disease 
and AIDS. The functions of the Council are solely advisory in nature.
    The Council consists of not more than 25 members. Council members 
are selected from prominent community leaders with particular expertise 
in, or knowledge of, matters concerning HIV and AIDS, public health, 
global health, population health, faith, philanthropy, marketing or 
business, as well as other national leaders held in high esteem from 
other sectors of society. PACHA selections will also include persons 
with lived HIV experience and racial/ethnic and sexual and gender 
minority persons disproportionately affected by HIV. Council members 
are appointed by the Secretary or designee, in consultation with the 
White House Office on National AIDS Policy. Pursuant to advance written 
agreement, Council members shall receive no stipend for the advisory 
service they render as members of PACHA. However, as authorized by law 
and in accordance with Federal travel regulations, PACHA members may 
receive per diem and reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in 
relation to performing duties for the Council.
    This announcement is to solicit nominations of qualified candidates 
to fill current and upcoming vacancies on the PACHA.

Nominations

    Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and 
qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishments of 
PACHA's objectives. Federal employees will not be considered for 
membership. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services policy 
stipulates that committee membership be balanced in terms of points of 
view represented, and the committee's function. Appointments shall be 
made without discrimination on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, 
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV status, disability, 
and cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status. Nominees must be U.S. 
citizens, and cannot be full-time employees of the U.S. Government. 
Committee members are Special Government Employees (SGEs), requiring 
the filing of financial disclosure reports at the beginning and 
annually during their terms. Individuals who are selected for 
appointment will be required to provide detailed information regarding 
their financial interests. Note that the need for different expertise 
varies from year to year and a candidate who is not selected for an 
open position may be reconsidered for a subsequent open position. SGE 
nominees must be U.S. citizens, and cannot be full-time employees of 
the U.S. Government. Candidates should submit the following items to be 
considered of appointment:
     Current curriculum vitae or resume, including complete 
contact information (telephone numbers, mailing address, email 
address).
     A biographical sketch of the nominee (500 words or fewer).
     A letter of interest or personal statement from the 
nominee stating how their expertise would inform the work of PACHA.
     At least one letter of recommendation from person(s) not 
employed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
    Individuals can nominate themselves for consideration of 
appointment to the Council. All nominations must include the required 
information in one email sent to PACHA.hhs.gov with the subject line, 
``PACHA Application.'' Incomplete nomination applications will not be 
processed for consideration.
    The Department is legally required to ensure that the membership of 
HHS Federal advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points 
of view represented and the functions to be performed by the advisory 
committee. Appointment to the Council shall be made without 
discrimination on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual 
orientation, disability, and cultural, religious, or socioeconomic 
status. The Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive 
Branch are applicable to individuals

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who are appointed as members of the Council.

    Dated: October 5, 2021.
Caroline Talev,
Management Analyst, Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy, 
Alternate Designated Federal Officer, Presidential Advisory Council on 
HIV/AIDS, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Department of 
Health and Human Services.
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