[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 99 (Thursday, May 22, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29504-29505]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11880]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Women Veterans
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominees to
be considered for membership on the Advisory Committee on Women
Veterans (Committee) for the 2014-2015 membership cycle. The Committee
is authorized by 38 U.S.C. Sec. 542, to provide advice to the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) on: the administration of
VA's benefits and services (health care, rehabilitation benefits,
compensation, outreach, and other relevant programs) for women
Veterans; reports and studies pertaining to women Veterans; and the
needs of women Veterans.
The Committee provides a Congressionally-mandated report to the
Secretary each even-numbered year, which includes: an assessment of the
needs of women Veterans, with respect to compensation, health care,
rehabilitation, outreach, and other benefits and programs administered
by VA; a review of the programs and activities of VA designed to meet
such needs; and other recommendations (including recommendations for
administrative and legislative action), as the Committee considers
appropriate. The Committee reports to the Secretary through the
Director of the Center for Women Veterans.
The Secretary appoints Committee member, and determines the length
of
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terms in which Committee members serve. A term of service for any
member may not exceed 3 years. However, the Secretary can reappoint
members for additional terms. Each year, there are several vacancies on
the Committee, as members' terms expire.
Self-nominations are acceptable. Letters of nomination from
organizations or other individuals should also be submitted with the
package. Non-Veterans are eligible for nomination. In accordance with
the Obama Administration's policy regarding lobbyists serving on
advisory boards and commissions (www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/presidential-memorandum-lobbyists-agency-boards-and-commissions),
individuals who are Federally-registered lobbyists are prohibited from
serving on Federal advisory committees.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee is currently comprised of 12
members. By statute, the Committee consists of members appointed by the
Secretary from the general public, including: representatives of women
Veterans; individuals who are recognized authorities in fields
pertinent to the needs of women Veterans, including the gender specific
health-care needs of women; representatives of both female and male
Veterans with service-connected disabilities, including at least one
female Veteran with a service-connected disability and at least one
male Veteran with a service-connected disability; and women Veterans
who are recently separated from service in the Armed Forces.
The Committee meets at least two times annually, which may include
a site visit to a VA field location. In accordance with the Federal
Travel Regulation, all members receive travel expenses and a per diem
allowance for any travel made in connection with their duties as
members of the Committee. A copy of the Committee's most recent charter
and a list of the current membership can be found at www.va.gov/ADVISORY/or www.va.gov/womenvet/.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
its advisory committees is fairly balanced, in terms of points of view
represented. In the review process, consideration is given to nominees'
potential to address the Committee's demographic needs (regional
representation, race/ethnicity representation, professional expertise,
war era service, gender, former enlisted or officer status, branch of
service, etc.). Other considerations to promote a balanced membership
include longevity of military service, significant deployment
experience, ability to handle complex issues, experience running large
organizations, and ability to contribute to the gender-specific health
care and benefits needs of women Veterans.
Nomination Package Requirements: Nomination packages must be typed
(12 point font) and include (1) a cover letter from the nominee, and
(2) a current resume that is no more than four pages in length. The
cover letter must summarize: the nominees' interest in serving on the
committee and contributions she/he can make to the work of the
committee; any relevant Veterans service activities she/he is currently
engaged in; the military branch affiliation and timeframe of military
service (if applicable). To promote inclusion and demographic balance
of membership, please include as much information related to your race,
national origin, disability status, or any other factors that may give
you a diverse perspective on women Veterans matters. Finally, please
include in the cover letter the nominee's complete contact information
(name, address, email address, and phone number); and a statement
confirming that she/he is not a Federally-registered lobbyist. The
resume should show professional work experience, and Veterans service
involvement, especially service that involves women Veterans' issues.
Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by
June 30, 2014, no later than 4:00 p.m., eastern standard time. Packages
received after this time will not be considered for the current
membership cycle. All nomination packages should be sent to the
Advisory Committee Management Office by email (recommended) or mail.
Please see contact information below.
Advisory Committee Management Office (00AC), Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC, 20420,
[email protected].
Dated: May 19, 2014.
Jelessa Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-11880 Filed 5-21-14; 8:45 am]
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