[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 109 (Thursday, June 8, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26737-26738]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-11863]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Veterans and
Community Oversight and Engagement Board
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations
of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of
the Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board (herein-after
referred in this section to as ``the Board'') for the VA West Los
Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, CA (``Campus''). The Board is
established to coordinate locally with the Department of Veterans
Affairs to identify the goals of the community and Veteran partnership;
provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary to improve services
and outcomes for Veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and the
families of such Veterans and members; and provide advice and
recommendations on the implementation of the Draft Master Plan approved
by the Secretary on January 28, 2016, and on the creation and
implementation of any other successor master plans.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Board must be received no
later than 5:00p.m. EST on June 23, 2017.
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ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to the Veterans Experience
Office, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW. (30),
Washington, DC 20420.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kellie Condon, Ph.D., Designated
Federal Officer, Veterans Experience Office, Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW. (30), Washington, DC 20420, telephone
805-868-2076.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth in the
West LA Leasing Act, the Board shall:
(1) Provide the community with opportunities to collaborate and
communicate by conducting public forums; and
(2) Focus on local issues regarding the Department that are
identified by the community with respect to health care, implementation
of the Master Plan, and any subsequent plans, benefits, and memorial
services at the Campus. Information on the Master Plan can be found at
https://www.losangeles.va.gov/masterplan/.
Authority
The Board is a statutory committee established as required by
Section 2(i) of the West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016, Public Law
114-226 (the West LA Leasing Act). The Board operates in accordance
with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as
amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2.
Membership Criteria and Qualifications: VA is seeking nominations
for Board membership. The Board is composed of twelve members and
several ex-officio members.
The members of the Board are appointed by the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs from the general public, from various sectors and
organizations, and shall meet the following qualifications, as set
forth in the West LA Leasing Act:
(1) Not less than 50% of members shall be Veterans; and
(2) Non-Veteran members shall be:
a. Family members of Veterans,
b. Veteran advocates,
c. Service providers,
d. Real estate professionals familiar with housing development
projects, or
e. Stakeholders.
In accordance with the Board Charter, the Secretary shall determine
the number, terms of service, and pay and allowances of Board members,
except that a term of service of any such member may not exceed two
years. The Secretary may reappoint any Board member for additional
terms of service.
To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have
diverse professional and personal qualifications including but not
limited to subject matter experts in the areas described above. We ask
that nominations include any relevant experience and information so
that VA can ensure diverse Board membership.
Requirements for Nomination Submission
Nominations should be typed 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 Board;
(2) The nominee's contact information, including name, mailing
address, telephone numbers, and email address;
(3) The nominee's curriculum vitae, not to exceed three pages and a
one page cover letter; and
(4) A summary of the nominee's experience and qualifications
relative to the membership criteria and professional qualifications
criteria listed above.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
VA Federal advisory committees is diverse in terms of points of view
represented and the committee's capabilities. Appointments to this
Board shall be made without discrimination because of a person's race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Nominations must state
that the nominee is willing to serve as a member of the Board and
appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude membership.
An ethics review is conducted for each selected nominee.
Dated: June 2, 2017.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-11863 Filed 6-7-17; 8:45 am]
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