[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 41 (Thursday, March 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13228-13229]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04330]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Veterans and 
Community Oversight and Engagement Board

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations 
of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of 
the Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board (herein-after 
referred in this section to as ``the Board'') for the VA West Los 
Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, CA (``Campus'') for the 2023 membership 
cycle.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the Board must be received no 
later than 5:00 p.m. EST on April 30, 2023.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to the Veterans Experience 
Office, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW (30), 
Washington, DC 20420; or sent electronically to the Advisory Committee 
Management Office mailbox at [email protected] with a subject line: 
Nomination to VCOEB.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene W. Skinner, Jr., Designated 
Federal Officer, Veterans Experience Office, Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW (30), Washington, DC 20420, telephone 
202-631-7645 or via email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth in the 
West LA Leasing Act, the Board shall:
    (1) Provide the community with opportunities to collaborate and 
communicate by conducting public forums; and
    (2) Focus on local issues regarding the Department that are 
identified by the community with respect to health care, implementation 
of the Master Plan, and any subsequent plans, benefits, and memorial 
services at the Campus. Information on the Master Plan can be found at 
https://www.losangeles.va.gov/masterplan/.
    Authority: The Board is a statutory committee established as 
required by section 2(i) of the West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016, 
Public Law 114-226 (the West LA Leasing Act). The Board operates in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. 10. The Board is established to coordinate 
locally with the Department of Veterans Affairs to identify the goals 
of the community and Veteran partnership; provide advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary to improve services and outcomes for 
Veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and the families of such 
Veterans and members; and provide advice and recommendations on the 
implementation of the Draft Master Plan approved by the Secretary on 
January 28, 2016, and on the creation and implementation of any other 
successor master plans.

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    Membership Criteria: VA is seeking nominations for Board 
membership. The Board is composed of fifteen members and several ex-
officio members. The Board meets up to four times annually; and it is 
important that Board members attend meetings to achieve a quorum so 
that Board can effectively carry out its duties. The members of the 
Board are appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from the 
general public, from various sectors and organizations, and shall meet 
the following qualifications, as set forth in the West LA Leasing Act:
    (1) Not less than 50% of members shall be Veterans; and
    (2) Non-Veteran members shall be:
    a. Family members of Veterans,
    b. Veteran advocates,
    c. Service providers,
    d. Real estate professionals familiar with housing development 
projects, or
    e. Stakeholders.
    The Board members may also serve as Subcommittee members.
    In accordance with the Board Charter, the Secretary shall determine 
the number, terms of service, and pay and allowances of Board members, 
except that a term of service of any such member may not exceed two 
years. The Secretary may reappoint any Board member for additional 
terms of service.
    To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have 
diverse professional and personal qualifications including but not 
limited to subject matter experts in the areas described above. VA 
strives to develop a Committee membership that includes diversity in 
military services, ranks, and deployments, military service, military 
deployments, working with Veterans, committee subject matter expertise, 
as well as diversity in race/ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, 
geographical background, and profession. We ask that nominations 
include any relevant experience and information so that VA can ensure 
diverse Board membership.
    Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nominations should be typed 
written (one nomination per nominator). Self-nominations are 
acceptable. Nomination package should include:
    (1) A letter of nomination that clearly states the name and 
affiliation of the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e. specific 
attributes which qualify the nominee for service in this capacity), and 
a statement from the nominee indicating a willingness to serve as a 
member of the Board;
    (2) The nominee's contact information, including name, mailing 
address, telephone numbers, and email address;
    (3) The nominee's curriculum vitae, not to exceed three pages and a 
one-page cover letter; and
    (4) A summary of the nominee's experience and qualifications 
relative to the membership criteria and professional qualifications 
criteria listed above;
    (5) letters of recommendation are accepted, but not required; and
    (6) a statement confirming that he/she is not a federally--
registered lobbyist.
    The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of 
VA Federal advisory committees is diverse in terms of points of view 
represented and the committee's capabilities. Appointments to this 
Board shall be made without discrimination because of a person's race, 
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national 
origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Nominations must state 
that the nominee is willing to serve as a member of the Board and 
appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude membership. 
An ethics review is conducted for each selected nominee. An OGE Form 
450, Confidential Financial Disclosure, is required annually for all 
Board Members.

    Dated: February 27, 2023.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-04330 Filed 3-1-23; 8:45 am]
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