[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 223 (Tuesday, November 21, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 81180-81181]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-25719]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

United States Mint


Request for Candidates Interested in Appointment to the Citizens 
Coinage Advisory Committee

ACTION: Request for candidates.

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SUMMARY: The United States Mint, pursuant to United States Code, title 
31, section 5135(b), is accepting applications for appointment to the 
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as the member specially 
qualified to serve on the CCAC by virtue of the candidate's education, 
training, or experience in Medallic Arts or Sculpture.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    The CCAC was established to:
    [ssquf] Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design 
proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, 
Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals produced by 
the United States Mint.
    [ssquf] Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the 
events, persons, or places that the CCAC recommends be commemorated by 
the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years 
succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made.
    [ssquf] Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for 
any commemorative coin recommended.
    Total membership consists of 11 voting members appointed by the 
Secretary of the Treasury:
    [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of their 
education, training, or experience as nationally or internationally 
recognized curator in the United States of a numismatic collection;
    [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of their 
experience in the medallic arts or sculpture;
    [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of their 
education, training, or experience in American history;
    [ssquf] One person specially qualified by virtue of their 
education, training, or experience in numismatics;
    [ssquf] Three persons who can represent the interests of the 
general public in the coinage of the United States; and
    [ssquf] Four persons appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury on 
the basis of the recommendations by the House and Senate leadership.
    Members are appointed for a term of four years. No individual may 
be appointed to the CCAC while serving as an officer or employee of the 
Federal Government.
    The CCAC is subject to the direction of the Secretary of the 
Treasury. Meetings of the CCAC are open to the public and are held 
approximately four to six times per year. The United States Mint is 
responsible for providing the necessary support, technical services, 
and advice to the CCAC. CCAC members are not paid for their time or 
services, but, consistent with Federal Travel Regulations, members are 
reimbursed for their travel and lodging expenses to attend meetings. 
Members are Special Government Employees and are subject to the 
Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 
CFR part 2653).
    The United States Mint will review all submissions and forward its 
recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury for appointment 
consideration. Candidates should include specific skills, abilities, 
talents, and credentials to support their qualifications. The United 
States Mint is interested in candidates who, in addition to their

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experience in medallic arts or sculpture, have demonstrated interest 
and a commitment to actively participate in meetings and activities, 
and a demonstrated understanding of the role of the CCAC and the 
obligations of a Special Government Employee; possess demonstrated 
leadership skills in their fields of expertise or discipline; possess a 
demonstrated desire for public service and have a history of honorable 
professional and personal conduct, as well as successful standing in 
their communities; and who are free of professional, political, or 
financial interests that could negatively affect their ability to 
provide impartial advice.
    Submission Deadline: 5 p.m. (ET), January 3, 2024.
    Receipt of Submission: Any member of the public wishing to be 
considered for participation on the committee should submit a resume 
and cover letter describing their qualifications and reasons for 
seeking appointment as the member specially qualified by virtue of 
their experience in medallic arts or sculpture, by email to 
[email protected], Attn: Jennifer Warren. Email submissions must be 
received by no later than 5 p.m. (ET) on January 3, 2024.

For Further Information Contact: Jennifer Warren, United States Mint 
Liaison to the CCAC; [email protected] or 202-354-7208.

Eric Anderson,
Executive Secretary, United States Mint.
[FR Doc. 2023-25719 Filed 11-20-23; 8:45 am]
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