[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 5, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19736-19737]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07088]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Solicitation of Nominations for Membership on the Treasury 
Advisory Committee on Racial Equity

AGENCY: Department of the Treasury.

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ACTION: Solicitation of nominations for membership on the Treasury 
Advisory Committee on Racial Equity.

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SUMMARY: The Treasury Department is soliciting nominations for 
membership on the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity (TACRE). 
The TACRE is composed of up to 25 members who will provide information, 
advice and recommendations to the Department of the Treasury on matters 
relating to the advancement of racial equity. This notice provides 
expectations for Committee members and announces the process for 
applying for membership on the Committee.

DATES: Applications are due on or before April 15, 2022.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janis Bowdler, Counselor for Racial 
Equity, Department of Treasury, (202) 622-3002, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. app., as amended), the Department of the Treasury 
(``Department'') has established the Treasury Advisory Committee on 
Racial Equity (``Committee''). The Department has determined that 
establishing this committee is necessary and in the public interest in 
order to carry out the provisions of Executive Order 13985, Advancing 
Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Throughout the 
Federal Government.

Committee Membership

    In order to achieve a fairly balanced membership, the Committee 
shall include representatives from a wide range of views, such as the 
Federal government, financial services industry, state regulatory 
authorities, consumer or public advocacy organizations, community-based 
groups, academia, philanthropic organizations, as well as others 
focused on the advancement of equity priorities within the United 
States. Membership balance will not be static and may change, depending 
on the work of the Committee. The number of Committee members shall not 
exceed twenty-five. The Committee shall meet at such intervals as are 
necessary to carry out its duties. It is estimated that the Committee 
will generally meet four times per year, virtually or in person. 
Generally, Committee meetings are open to the public.

Background

Objectives and Duties

    The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and 
recommendations to the Department of the Treasury to assist the Offices 
of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary in carrying out their duties and 
authorities towards advancing racial equity and addressing acute 
disparities for communities of color who have been historically 
underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty 
and inequality.
    The Committee will provide an opportunity for experts to offer 
their advice and recommendations to the Office of the Secretary on a 
regular basis on aspects of the domestic economy that have directly and 
indirectly resulted in unfavorable conditions for Black, Latino, and 
Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific 
Islanders and other persons of color. Topics to be addressed by the 
Committee may include, but are not limited to, financial inclusion, 
capital access, housing stability, federal government supplier 
diversity and economic development.
    The duties of the Committee shall be solely advisory and shall 
extend only to the submission of advice and recommendations to the 
Offices of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary, which shall be non-
binding to the Department. No determination of fact or policy shall be 
made by the Committee. Membership appointments are for a duration of 
two years. Members will not receive compensation, other than 
reimbursement for travel, if required.

Application Process for Advisory Committee Appointment

    Applicants are required to submit the following documents 
specifically referencing the objectives and duties outlined above:
     A one (1) page cover letter detailing their qualifications 
and areas of expertise as they relate to the key issues before the 
committee; and
     A two (2) page resume/curriculum vitae, which should 
clearly highlight relevant experience that addresses the focus areas of 
TACRE.
    Nominations may be submitted by the candidate him- or herself or by 
the person/organization recommending the candidate.
    Some members of the Committee may be required to adhere to the 
conflict of interest rules applicable to Special Government Employees, 
as such employees are defined in 18 U.S.C. 202(a). These rules include 
relevant provisions in 18 U.S.C. related to criminal activity, 
Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 
CFR part 2635), and Executive Order 12674 (as modified by Executive 
Order 12731).
    In accordance with Department of Treasury Directive 21-03, a 
clearance process includes fingerprints, tax checks, and a Federal 
Bureau of Investigation criminal check. Applicants must state in their 
application that they agree to submit to these pre-appointment checks.
    The application period for interested candidates will extend to the 
date outlined above. Applications should be submitted in sufficient 
time to be received by the close of business on the closing date and 
should be sent to [email protected].

Janis Bowdler,
Counselor for Racial Equity.
[FR Doc. 2022-07088 Filed 4-4-22; 8:45 am]
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