[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 163 (Thursday, August 24, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57963-57964]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18261]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS

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

ACTION: Notice; Solicitation of nominations for appointment to 
Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA).

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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, are appointed by the Secretary. Members 
are invited to serve for overlapping terms of up to four-year; terms of 
more than two years are contingent upon the authorized continuation of 
the Council. The Council was established to provide advice, 
information, and recommendations to the Secretary regarding programs, 
policies, and research to promote effective treatment, prevention and 
cure of HIV and AIDS, including considering common co-morbidities, as 
needed to promote effective HIV diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and 
quality care services. 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) Friday, January 5, 2024. Packages received 
after this time will not be considered for the current membership 
cycle.

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ADDRESSES: All nominations should be emailed in one email to 
[email protected] with the subject line ``PACHA Application 2024.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Caroline Talev, Senior Management 
Analyst and Alternate Designated Federal Officer to PACHA; email 
[email protected] and include in the subject line ``PACHA 
Application 2024'' or please call 202-795-7697. 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. Under a Presidential memorandum, dated July 13, 2000 and 
under Executive Order 13703, dated July 30, 2015, certain authorities 
were given to the PACHA for the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS 
Strategy for the United States (Strategy or NHAS). The Council was 
continued by Executive Order 14048, dated September 30, 2021. 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 35 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. 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 membership of the Committee will reflect diverse 
individuals. To ensure that the Commission membership is fairly 
balanced in terms of the points of view presented, consideration is 
also given to organizations representing the health interest of racial 
and ethnic minority groups. 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 (200 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 2024.'' 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 who are appointed as members of 
the Council.

    Dated: August 21, 2023.
Caroline Talev,
Senior Management Analyst, Alternate Designated Federal Officer, PACHA, 
Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy, Office of the 
Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human 
Services.
[FR Doc. 2023-18261 Filed 8-23-23; 8:45 am]
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