[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 23, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4365-4366]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01204]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Minority Veterans
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Center for Minority
Veterans (CMV), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be
considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on
Minority Veterans (``the Committee'').
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no
later than 5 p.m. EST on June 15, 2024.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages should be emailed to [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Dwayne Campbell and Mr. Ronald
Sagudan, Center for Minority Veterans, Department of Veterans Affairs,
810 Vermont Ave., NW (00M), Washington, DC 20420, Telephone (202) 461-
6191. A copy of the Committee charter and list of the current
membership can be obtained by contacting Mr. Campbell or Mr. Sagudan or
by accessing the website managed by CMV at https://www.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/acmv/index.asp.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but not limited to: (1) Advising
the Secretary and Congress on VA's administration of benefits and
provisions of healthcare, benefits, and services to minority Veterans.
(2) Providing a biennial report to Congress outlining
recommendations, concerns and observations on VA's delivery of services
to minority Veterans.
(3) Meeting with VA officials, Veteran Service Organizations, and
other stakeholders to assess the Department's efforts in providing
benefits and outreach to minority Veterans.
(4) Making periodic site visits and holding town hall meetings with
Veterans to address their concerns.
Management and support services for the Committee are provided by
the CMV.
Authority: The Committee was established in accordance with 38
U.S.C. 544. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 544, the Committee advises the
Secretary on the administration of VA benefits and services to minority
Veterans; assesses the needs of minority Veterans with respect to such
benefits; and evaluates whether VA compensation, medical and
rehabilitation services, outreach and other programs are meeting those
needs. The Committee makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding
such activities. Nominations of qualified candidates are being sought
to fill upcoming vacancies on the Committee.
Membership Criteria
CMV is requesting nominations for upcoming vacancies on the
Committee. The Committee is currently composed of 12 members, in
addition to ex-officio members. As required by statute, the members of
the Committee are appointed by the Secretary from the general public,
including:
(1) Representatives of Veterans who are minority group members;
(2) Individuals who are recognized authorities in fields pertinent
to the needs of Veterans who are minority group members;
(3) Veterans who are minority group members and who have experience
in a military theater of operations;
(4) Veterans who are minority group members and who do not have
such experience; and
(5) Women Veterans who are minority group members recently
separated from active military service.
Section 544 defines ``minority group member'' as an individual who
is Asian American, Black, Hispanic, Native American (including American
Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian), or Pacific-Islander
American.
In accordance with section 544, the Secretary determines the
number, terms of service, and pay and allowances of members of the
Committee appointed by the Secretary, except that a term of service of
any member shall not exceed three years. The Secretary may reappoint
any member for additional terms of service.
Professional Qualifications: In addition to the criteria above, VA
seeks--
(1) Diversity in professional and personal qualifications;
(2) Experience in military service and military deployments (please
identify your Branch of Service and Rank);
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(3) Current work with Veterans;
(4) Committee subject matter expertise;
(5) Emphasis on experience using VA Service and Benefits.
Requirements for Nomination Submission
Nominations should be type written (one nomination per nominator).
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 Committee; (2) the nominee's
contact information, including name, mailing address, telephone
numbers, and email address; (3) the nominee's curriculum vitae or
resume, and (4) a summary of the nominee's experience and qualification
relative to the professional qualifications criteria listed above.
Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee shall be
invited to serve a two-year term. Committee members will receive a
stipend for attending Committee meetings, including per diem and
reimbursement for travel expenses incurred.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
its Federal advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points
of view represented and the committee's function. Every effort is made
to ensure that a broad representation of geographic areas, males &
females, racial and ethnic minority groups, and veterans with
disabilities are given consideration for membership. Appointment to
this Committee shall be made without discrimination because of a
person's race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity,
transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national
origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Nominations must state
that the nominee is willing to serve as a member of the Committee and
appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude membership.
An ethics review is conducted for each selected nominee.
Dated: January 17, 2024.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-01204 Filed 1-22-24; 8:45 am]
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