Notice2023-04330
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board
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Published
March 2, 2023
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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 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'') for the 2023 membership cycle.
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<body><pre>[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 41 (Thursday, March 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13228-13229]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04330]
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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'') for the 2023 membership
cycle.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Board must be received no
later than 5:00 p.m. EST on April 30, 2023.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to the Veterans Experience
Office, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW (30),
Washington, DC 20420; or sent electronically to the Advisory Committee
Management Office mailbox at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#087e69696c7e617b677a716b657c6d487e69266f677e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2254434346544b514d505b414f56476254430c454d54">[email protected]</span></a> with a subject line:
Nomination to VCOEB.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene W. Skinner, Jr., Designated
Federal Officer, Veterans Experience Office, Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW (30), Washington, DC 20420, telephone
202-631-7645 or via email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#490c3c2e2c272c671a222027272c3b093f28672e263f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="50152537353e357e033b393e3e35221026317e373f26">[email protected]</span></a>.
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
<a href="https://www.losangeles.va.gov/masterplan/">https://www.losangeles.va.gov/masterplan/</a>.
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. 10. 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.
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Membership Criteria: VA is seeking nominations for Board
membership. The Board is composed of fifteen members and several ex-
officio members. The Board meets up to four times annually; and it is
important that Board members attend meetings to achieve a quorum so
that Board can effectively carry out its duties. 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.
The Board members may also serve as Subcommittee members.
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. VA
strives to develop a Committee membership that includes diversity in
military services, ranks, and deployments, military service, military
deployments, working with Veterans, committee subject matter expertise,
as well as diversity in race/ethnicity, gender, religion, disability,
geographical background, and profession. 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). Self-nominations are
acceptable. 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;
(5) letters of recommendation are accepted, but not required; and
(6) a statement confirming that he/she is not a federally--
registered lobbyist.
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. An OGE Form
450, Confidential Financial Disclosure, is required annually for all
Board Members.
Dated: February 27, 2023.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-04330 Filed 3-1-23; 8:45 am]
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