[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 118 (Tuesday, June 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51553-51554]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13355]


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MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

[MCC FR 24-03]


Renewal of the MCC Advisory Council and Call for Nominations

AGENCY: Millennium Challenge Corporation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (``MCC'') has 
renewed the charter for the MCC Advisory Council (``Advisory Council'') 
and is hereby soliciting representative nominations for the 2024-2026 
term. The Advisory Council serves MCC in an advisory capacity only and 
provides insight regarding innovations in relevant sectors including 
technology, agriculture, land management, infrastructure, environment, 
climate, blended finance, public finance, health, water and sanitation, 
energy, gender, and social inclusion; perceived risks and opportunities 
in MCC partner countries; and evolving approaches to working in 
developing country contexts. The Advisory Council provides a platform 
for systematic engagement with the private sector and contributes to 
MCC's mission--to reduce poverty through sustainable, economic growth. 
MCC uses this advice, information, and recommendations to inform 
compact development and implementation, and broaden public and private 
sector partnerships for more impact and leverage. The MCC Vice 
President of the Department of Compact Operations affirms that the 
Advisory Council is necessary and in the public interest. The Advisory 
Council is seeking members representing a diverse group of private 
sector organizations with expertise in the aforementioned sectors 
particularly in the countries and regions where MCC operates. 
Additional information about MCC and its portfolio can be found at 
www.mcc.gov.

DATES: Nominations for Advisory Council members must be received on or 
before 5:00 p.m. EDT on August 21, 2024. Further information about the 
nomination process is included below. MCC plans to host the first MCC 
Advisory Council meeting in the Fall of 2024. The Advisory Council will 
meet at least two times a year in Washington, DC and/or via video/
teleconferencing. Members who are unable to attend in-person meetings 
may have the option to dial-in via video/teleconferencing.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: All nomination materials or requests 
for additional information should be emailed to MCC's Designated 
Federal Officer, Bahgi Berhane, at 202-521-3600, 
[email protected], or mailed to Millennium Challenge 
Corporation, Attn: Alex Dixon, Finance, Investment, and Trade, 1099 
14th St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Council shall consist of not 
more than twenty-five (25) individuals who are recognized thought 
leaders, business leaders and experts representing US companies, the 
business community, advocacy organizations, NGOs, non-profits 
organizations, foundations, and industry sectors including 
infrastructure, ICT, industry/manufacturing and finance, as well as 
sustainable development/environment. Qualified individuals may self-
nominate or be nominated by any individual or organization. To be 
considered for the Advisory Council, nominators should submit the 
following information:
     Name, title, organization (if applicable), and relevant 
contact information (including phone and email address) of the 
individual under consideration;
     A letter, on organization letterhead if applicable, 
containing a brief description why the nominee should be considered for 
membership; and
     CV including professional and academic credentials.
    Please do not send company, trade association, or organization 
brochures or any other information. Materials submitted should not 
exceed two pages. Should more information be needed, MCC staff will 
contact the nominee, obtain information from the nominee's past 
affiliations, or obtain information from publicly available sources.

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    All members of the Advisory Council will be independent of the 
agency, representing the views and interests of their respective 
industry or area of expertise, and not as ``special Government 
employees.'' All Members shall serve without compensation.
    A selection team comprising representatives from several MCC 
departments will review the nomination packages. The selection team 
will make recommendations regarding membership to the Vice President 
for Compact Operations based on criteria including: (1) professional or 
academic expertise, experience, and knowledge; (2) stakeholder 
representation; (3) availability and willingness to serve; and (4) 
skills working collaboratively on committees and advisory panels. Based 
upon the selection team's recommendations, the Vice President for 
Compact Operations will select representatives.
    In the selection of members for the Advisory Council, MCC will seek 
to ensure a balanced representation and consider a cross-section of 
those directly affected, interested, and qualified, as appropriate to 
the nature and functions of the Advisory Council. Nominees selected for 
appointment to the Advisory Council will be notified by return email 
and receive a letter of appointment.
    Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race, 
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical 
disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.

(Authority: Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 
chapter 10.)

    Dated: June 13, 2024.
Peter E. Jaffe,
Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-13355 Filed 6-17-24; 8:45 am]
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