[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10044-10045]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-03807]
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Notice of Renewal of Charter of the Global Development Council
AGENCY: United States Agency for International Development.
ACTION: Notice of Charter Renewal.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is
hereby given of the renewal of the Charter of the President's Global
Development Council.
Purpose of the Committee
The President's Global Development Council brings together
representatives of a variety of sectors, including, among others,
institutions of higher education, non-profit and philanthropic
organizations, civil society, and private industry to inform U.S.
global development policy and programs and to support new and existing
public-private partnerships to advance the global development policy
agenda.
The Charter is being renewed for two years effective from the date
of filing on February 20, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jayne Thomisee, 202-712-5506
Dated: February 19, 2015.
Christa White,
Committee Management Officer.
Charter of the President's Global Development Council
1. Committee's Official Designation
President's Global Development Council (Council).
2. Authority
Executive Order 13600 of February 9, 2012 provided the authority to
establish the President's Global Development Council. The Council is
established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) as amended, 5.U.S.C. App.
Executive Order 13652, Continuation of Certain Federal Advisory
Committees, dated September 30, 2013, authorized the continuation of
the Global Development Council until September 30, 2015.
3. Objectives and Scope of Activities
To advise and support the President, through the National Security
Staff/National Economic Council staff, in furtherance of the policy set
forth in the Executive Order establishing the Global Development
Council and the President's Policy Directive on Global Development.
4. Description of Duties
To inform the policy and practice of U.S. global development policy
and programs by providing advice to the President and other senior
officials on issues including:
(i) Innovative, scalable approaches to development with proven
demonstrable impact, particularly on sustainable economic growth and
good governance;
(ii) Areas for enhanced collaboration between the Federal
Government and public and private sectors to advance development
policy;
(iii) Best practices for and effectiveness of research and
development in low and middle income economies; and
(iv) Long-term solutions to issues central to strategic planning
for U.S. development efforts.
To support new and existing public-private partnerships by:
(i) Identifying key areas for enhanced collaboration and any
barriers to collaboration; and
(ii) Recommending concrete efforts that the private and public
sectors together can take to promote economic development priorities
and initiatives; and
(iii) Increase awareness and action in support of development by
soliciting public input on current and emerging issues in the field of
global development as well as bringing to the President's attention
concerns and ideas that would inform policy options.
5. Agency or Official to Whom the Committee Reports
The Council reports to the President through the National Security
Staff and the National Economic Council.
6. Support
Support to the Council is provided by staff of the Office of the
Administrator at USAID.
7. Estimated Annual Operating Costs and Staff Years
The annual operating costs in dollars and person-years for the
Council and subcommittees thereof are estimated to be approximately
$250,000 and one staff year respectively.
8. Designated Federal Officer
The Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the Council is the
Executive Director of the President's Global Development Council. The
Chair, in coordination with the National Security Staff/National
Economic Staff, shall convene and preside at meetings, determine the
agendas, and direct the Council's work. The DFO will assist the Chair
and the National Security Staff/National Economic Staff in calling all
of the advisory committee meetings, preparing all meeting agendas,
attending Council meetings, and adjourning meetings.
9. Estimated Number and Frequency of Meetings
It is expected that the Council will hold approximately two public
meetings annually. It's subcommittees and/or working groups, as and if
requested by the Council, will meet as determined necessary.
10. Duration
The need for this advisory committee is continuing; however, this
charter is subject to renewal every two years.
11. Termination
The Council shall terminate on September 30, 2015, two years after
the date of Executive Order 136562 unless renewed by the President.
12. Membership and Designation
The membership of the Council shall be as follows:
(a) The Council shall be composed of the officials described in
paragraph (b) of this section and not more than 12 individuals from
outside the Federal Government appointed by the President. Appointed
members of the Council may serve as representatives of a variety of
sectors, including, among others, institutions of higher education,
non-profit and philanthropic organizations, civil society, and private
industry.
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(b) The Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the
Secretary of Defense, the USAID Administrator, the Chief Executive
Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the United States
Trade Representative, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Overseas
Private Investment Corporation shall serve as non-voting members of the
Council and may designate, to perform the Council functions of the
member, a senior-level official who is part of the member's department,
agency, or office, and who is a full-time officer or employee of the
Federal Government.
13. Subcommittees
The Council, in coordination with USAID, may create subcommittees
and/or working groups as necessary. These subcommittees/working groups
shall report back to the Council and not directly to a federal officer
or agency.
14. Recordkeeping
The records of this Committee, all formally and informally
established subcommittees/working groups shall be handled in accordance
with General Records Schedule 26, Item 2, or other approved agency
records disposition schedule. These records shall be available for
public inspection and copying, subject to the Freedom of Information
Act, 5 U.S.C. 552 and will be posted on the Council's Web site.
15. Filing Date
February 20, 2015.
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