Notice2023-09546
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to CDC's Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD)
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Published
May 5, 2023
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Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Abstract
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking nominations for membership on the Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD). The ACD consists of up to 15 experts knowledgeable in areas pertinent to the CDC mission, such as public health, global health, health disparities, biomedical research, and other fields, as applicable.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 87 (Friday, May 5, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29130-29131]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-09546]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to CDC's Advisory
Committee to the Director (ACD)
AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within
the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking
nominations for membership on the Advisory Committee to the Director
(ACD). The ACD consists of up to 15 experts knowledgeable in areas
pertinent to the CDC mission, such as public health, global health,
health disparities, biomedical research, and other fields, as
applicable.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the ACD must be received no later
than June 5, 2023. Late nominations received after this time will not
be considered for the current membership cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nominations (cover letters and curriculum vitae) should
be emailed to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f1b0b2b598839492859e83b1929592df969e87"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c4858780adb6a1a7b0abb684a7a0a7eaa3abb2">[email protected]</span></a> with the subject line: ``Nomination
for CDC ACD.''
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bridget Richards, MPH, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, Office of the Chief of Staff, 1600
Clifton Road NE, MS H21-10, Atlanta, Georgia 30329-4027. Telephone:
(404) 718-5028; Email Address: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f2b3b1b69b809791869d80b2919691dc959d84"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d4959790bda6b1b7a0bba694b7b0b7fab3bba2">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD
or Committee), shall (1) make recommendations to the Director regarding
ways to prioritize the activities of the agency in alignment with the
CDC Strategic Plan required under section 305(c); H.R. 2617-1252; (2)
advise on ways to achieve or improve performance metrics in relation to
the CDC Strategic Plan, and other relevant metrics, as appropriate; (3)
provide advice and recommendations on the development of the Strategic
Plan, and any subsequent updates, as appropriate; (4) advise on grants,
cooperative agreements, contracts, or other transactions, as
applicable; (5) provide other advice to the Director, as requested, to
fulfill duties under sections 301 and 311; and (6) appoint
subcommittees.
Nominations are being sought for individuals who have the expertise
and
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qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishments of the
committee's objectives. Nominees will be selected based on expertise in
the fields of public health, global health, health disparities,
biomedical research, and public health disciplines. Federal employees
will not be considered for membership. Members may be invited to serve
for four-year terms. Selection of members is based on candidates'
qualifications to contribute to the accomplishment of ACD objectives.
To ensure a diverse committee composition, nominees with front line and
field experience at the local, state, tribal and territorial levels are
encouraged to apply. This includes nominees with experience working
for, and with, community-based organizations and other non-profit
organizations. Selection of members is based on candidates'
qualifications to contribute to the accomplishment of the ACD's
objectives. Members will be required to attend ACD meetings at least
two times per year (virtually or in-person), and contribute time in
between meetings for research, consultation, discussion, and writing
assignments.
HHS policy stipulates that committee membership be balanced in
terms of points of view represented, and the Committee's function.
Appointments shall be made without discrimination basis of age, race,
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV status,
disability, and cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status. Nominees
must be U.S. citizens and cannot be full-time employees of the U.S.
Government. Current participation on Federal workgroups or prior
experience serving on a Federal advisory committee does not disqualify
a candidate; however, HHS policy is to avoid excessive individual
service on advisory committees and multiple committee memberships.
Committee members are Special Government Employees, requiring the
filing of financial disclosure reports at the beginning of and annually
during their terms. CDC reviews potential candidates for ACD membership
each year and provides a slate of nominees for consideration to the
Secretary of HHS for final selection. HHS notifies selected candidates
of their appointment near the start of the term, or as soon as the HHS
selection process is completed. Note that the need for different
expertise varies from year to year and a candidate who is not selected
in one year may be reconsidered in a subsequent year. Candidates should
submit the following items:
[ssquf] A one-half to one-page cover letter that includes your
understanding of, and commitment to, the time and work necessary; one
to two sentences on your background and experience; and one to two
sentences on the skills/perspective you would bring to the ACD.
[ssquf] Current curriculum vitae which highlights the experience
and work history being sought relevant to the criteria set forth above,
including complete contact information (telephone numbers, mailing
address, email address).
Nominations may be submitted by the candidate him- or herself, or
by the person/organization recommending the candidate.
The Director, Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, Office of the
Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices
pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management
activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and
the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
Kalwant Smagh,
Director, Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, Office of the Chief
Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2023-09546 Filed 5-4-23; 8:45 am]
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