Renewal of the MCC Advisory Council and Call for Nominations
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Issuing agencies
Abstract
In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, MCC has renewed the charter for the MCC Advisory Council ("Advisory Council") and is hereby soliciting representative nominations for the 2022-2024 term. The Advisory Council serves MCC in an advisory capacity only and provides insight regarding innovations in relevant sectors including technology, agriculture, land management, infrastructure, environment, climate, blended finance, public finance, health, water and sanitation, energy, gender, and social inclusion; perceived risks and opportunities in MCC partner countries; and evolving approaches to working in developing country contexts. The Advisory Council provides a platform for systematic engagement with the private sector and contributes to MCC's mission--to reduce poverty through sustainable, economic growth. MCC uses this advice, information, and recommendations to inform compact development and implementation, and broaden public and private sector partnerships for more impact and leverage. The MCC Vice President of the Department of Compact Operations affirms that the Advisory Council is necessary and in the public interest. The Advisory Council is seeking members representing a diverse group of private sector organizations with expertise in the aforementioned sectors particularly in the countries and regions where MCC operates. Additional information about MCC and its portfolio can be found at www.mcc.gov.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 87 Issue 134 (Thursday, July 14, 2022)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 134 (Thursday, July 14, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42209-42210]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-15073]
=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION
[MCC FR 22-07]
Renewal of the MCC Advisory Council and Call for Nominations
AGENCY: Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
ACTION: Notice.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory
[[Page 42210]]
Committee Act, MCC has renewed the charter for the MCC Advisory Council
(``Advisory Council'') and is hereby soliciting representative
nominations for the 2022-2024 term. The Advisory Council serves MCC in
an advisory capacity only and provides insight regarding innovations in
relevant sectors including technology, agriculture, land management,
infrastructure, environment, climate, blended finance, public finance,
health, water and sanitation, energy, gender, and social inclusion;
perceived risks and opportunities in MCC partner countries; and
evolving approaches to working in developing country contexts. The
Advisory Council provides a platform for systematic engagement with the
private sector and contributes to MCC's mission--to reduce poverty
through sustainable, economic growth. MCC uses this advice,
information, and recommendations to inform compact development and
implementation, and broaden public and private sector partnerships for
more impact and leverage. The MCC Vice President of the Department of
Compact Operations affirms that the Advisory Council is necessary and
in the public interest. The Advisory Council is seeking members
representing a diverse group of private sector organizations with
expertise in the aforementioned sectors particularly in the countries
and regions where MCC operates. Additional information about MCC and
its portfolio can be found at <a href="http://www.mcc.gov">www.mcc.gov</a>.
DATES: Nominations for Advisory Council members must be received on or
before 5pm ET on August 16, 2022. Further information about the
nomination process is included below. MCC plans to host the first
meeting of the 2022-2024 term of the MCC Advisory Council in Fall 2022.
The Advisory Council will meet at least two times a year in Washington,
DC and/or via video/teleconferencing. Members who are unable to attend
in-person meetings may have the option to dial-in via video/
teleconferencing.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nominators are asked to send all
nomination materials by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9cd1dfdfddf8eaf5eff3eee5dff3e9f2fff5f0dcf1ffffb2fbf3ea"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="511c121210352738223e2328123e243f32383d113c32327f363e27">[email protected]</span></a>. While
email is strongly preferred, nominators may send nomination materials
by mail to 1099 14th St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005. Requests
for additional information can also be directed to Jennifer Rimbach,
202.521.3932, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#83cec0c0c2e7f5eaf0ecf1fac0ecf6ede0eaefc3eee0e0ade4ecf5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dc919f9f9db8aab5afb3aea59fb3a9b2bfb5b09cb1bfbff2bbb3aa">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Council shall consist of not
more than twenty-five (25) individuals who are recognized thought
leaders, business leaders and experts representing US companies, the
business community, advocacy organizations, non-profit organizations,
foundations, and sectors including infrastructure, information and
communications technology (ICT), and finance, as well as the
environment and sustainable development. Qualified individuals may
self-nominate or be nominated by any individual or organization. To be
considered for the Advisory Council, nominators should submit the
following information:
<bullet> Name, title, organization and relevant contact information
(including phone, mailing address, and email address) of the individual
under consideration;
<bullet> A letter, on organization letterhead, containing a brief
description of why the nominee should be considered for membership and
their relevant sector experience; and
<bullet> Short biography of nominee including professional and
academic credentials, private sector experience by number of years,
relevant sector experience by number of years (disaggregated by
sector), and international experience relevant to MCC's portfolio.
Please do not send company, trade association, or organization
brochures or any other information. Materials submitted should total
two pages or less. Should more information be needed, MCC staff will
contact the nominee, obtain information from the nominee's past
affiliations, or obtain information from publicly available sources.
All members of the Advisory Council will be independent of the
agency, representing the views and interests of their respective
industry or area of expertise, and not as Special Government employees.
All members shall serve without compensation. Current government
employees will not be considered.
MCC will review the nomination packages. The Vice President for
Compact Operations will review membership recommendations based on
criteria including:
(1) Professional or academic expertise, experience, and knowledge;
(2) stakeholder representation; (3) availability and willingness to
serve; (4) skills working collaboratively on committees and advisory
panels; and (5) professional recommendations, if any (recommendations
are optional). Nominees selected for appointment to the Advisory
Council will be notified by return email and receive a letter of
appointment. In the selection of members for the Advisory Council, MCC
will seek to ensure a balanced representation and consider a cross-
section of those directly affected, interested, and qualified, as
appropriate to the nature and functions of the Advisory Council.
Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, mental or physical
disability, marital status, or sexual orientation. MCC also encourages
geographic diversity in the composition of the Advisory Council.
Authority: Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.
Dated: July 11, 2022.
Thomas G. Hohenthaner,
Acting VP/General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-15073 Filed 7-13-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9211-03-P
</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.