Notice2022-06170
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans
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Published
March 23, 2022
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Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans (ACHV) (hereinafter in this section referred to as "the Committee").
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 23, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16557-16558]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06170]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Homeless Veterans
AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice of solicitation for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations
of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the
Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans (ACHV) (hereinafter in this
section referred to as ``the Committee'').
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no
later than 5:00 p.m. EST on April 8, 2022.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be emailed to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cc8d8f849a8cbaade2aba3ba"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="71303239273107105f161e07">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
write Nomination for ACHV Membership in the subject line.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony Love, Designated Federal
Officer, ACHV; VHA Homeless Programs Office at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f9b8bab1afb98f98d79e968f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9adbd9d2ccdaecfbb4fdf5ec">[email protected]</span></a> or 202-461-
1902. A copy of the Committee charter and list of the current
membership can also be obtained by contacting <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3372707b657345521d545c45"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f5b4b6bda3b58394db929a83">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee was established to provide
advice to the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on
benefits and services provided to homeless Veterans by VA. In providing
advice to the Secretary and making recommendations on improved services
for homeless Veterans, the Committee carries out the duties set forth
in 38 U.S.C. 2066 to operate under the provisions of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, as amended 5 U.S.C. App. 2. Public Law 115-251
Section 147 extended the Committee's statutory authority to September
30, 2022.
Membership Criteria and Qualifications: The Veterans Health
Administration (VHA) is requesting nominations for upcoming vacancies
on the Committee. The Committee is comprised of not more than 15
members. Several members may be regular Government employees, but the
majority of the Committee's membership shall consist of non-Federal
employees, appointed by the Secretary from the general public, serving
as Special Government employees.
The expertise required of Committee membership includes, but is not
limited to:
a. Veterans Service Organizations
b. Advocates of homeless Veterans
c. Community-based providers of services to homeless individuals
d. Previously homeless Veterans
e. State Veterans Affairs Officials
f. Experts in the treatment of individuals with mental illness
g. Experts in the treatment of substance use disorders
h. Experts in the development of permanent housing alternatives for
lower income populations
i. Experts in vocational rehabilitation
j. Such other organizations or groups as the Secretary considers
appropriate
k. Experts with program or policy experience in homelessness (not
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required, but may be expertise that SECVA considers appropriate)
Membership Requirements: The Committee meets at least twice
annually. Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee shall
be invited to serve a two to three year term. The Secretary may
reappoint Committee members for an additional term of service.
Committee members will receive per diem and reimbursement for eligible
travel expenses incurred. Self-nominations and nominations of non-
Veterans will be accepted. Any letters of nomination from organizations
or other individuals should accompany the package when it is submitted.
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 information so that VA
can ensure diverse Committee membership.
Requirements for Nomination Submission:
Nominations must be typed (12-point font) and 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 that he/she is a
U.S. citizen and is willing 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 resume or curriculum vitae that is no more than
three pages in length.
The resume should show professional work experience, and Veterans
service involvement, and
(4) A one-page cover letter. The cover letter must summarize:
a. The nominee's interest in serving on the committee and
contributions she/he can make to the work of the committee;
b. any relevant Veterans service activities she/he is currently
engaged in;
c. the military branch affiliations and timeframe of military
service (if applicable);
d. information about the nominee's personal and professional
qualifications and background that would give her/him a diverse
perspective on Veterans' matters; and
e. a statement confirming that she/he is not a Federally registered
lobbyist.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
VA Federal Advisory Committees are diverse in terms of points of view
represented and the committee's capabilities. Appointments to this
Committee 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
Committee and appears to have no conflict of interest that would
preclude membership. The Committee is authorized by statue, 38 U.S.C.
2066, to operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee
Act, as amended 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2. Public Law 115-251 Section 147
extended the Committee's statutory authority to September 30, 2022.
Dated: March 18, 2022.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-06170 Filed 3-22-22; 8:45 am]
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