[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 1, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18413-18414]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-07169]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory 
Committee on Minority Veterans

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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 (herein-after in this section referred to as ``the 
Committee''). In accordance with Public Law 103-446, the Committee 
advises the Secretary on the administration of VA benefits and services 
to minority Veterans; assesses the needs of minority Veterans; 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.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no 
later than 5:00 p.m. EST on May 30, 2014.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to the Center for Minority 
Veterans, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW. (00M), 
Washington, DC 20420, or faxed to (202) 273-7092.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Juanita J. Mullen, 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

[[Page 18414]]

membership can be obtained by contacting Ms. Mullen or by accessing the 
Web site managed by CMV at www.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/Advisory_Committee.asp.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Appointed by the Secretary, The Advisory 
Committee on Minority Veterans (ACMV) was established under Public Law 
103-446 section 510, November 2, 1994. The Committee consists of 
veterans who represent respective minority groups and are recognized 
authorities in fields pertinent to the needs of the minority group they 
embody. Minority group member means an individual who is Asian 
American, Black, Hispanic, Native American (including American Indian, 
Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian); or Pacific Islander American. The 
Committee responsibilities include:
    (1) Advising the Secretary and Congress on VA's administration of 
benefits and provisions of healthcare, benefits, and services to 
minority Veterans.
    (2) Providing an Annual 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 
CMV.
    Nominations: CMV is requesting nominations for upcoming vacancies 
on the Committee. The Committee is currently composed of 12 members, in 
addition to ex-officio members. This announcement is seeking 
nominations for Committee members. The members of the Committee are 
appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs 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) Recently separated Veterans who are minority group members.
    The Secretary shall determine 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 such member may not exceed three 
years. The Secretary may reappoint any such member for additional terms 
of service.
    Required Professional Qualifications: Nominees should meet all of 
the following criteria to be eligible for consideration.
    (1) Must be diverse in your professional and personal 
qualifications;
    (2) Must have experience in military service and military 
deployments;
    (3) Is currently working with Veterans;
    (4) Committee subject matter expertise;
    (5) Have experience working in large and complex organizations;
    (6) Must identify your Branch of Service and Rank;
    (7) Must identify your Race and Ethnicity to ensure balance of 
membership.

Desirable Qualifications

    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, and (4) a summary of the nominee's 
experience and qualification relative to the required 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 
VA 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 and 
females, racial and ethnic minority groups, and the disabled are given 
consideration for membership on VA federal advisory committees. 
Appointment to this Committee shall be made without discrimination 
because of a person's race, color, religion, sex, 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: March 26, 2014.
Jelessa Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-07169 Filed 3-31-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE P