Notice2023-11722
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Veterans' Family, Caregiver and Survivor Advisory Committee
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Published
June 2, 2023
Issuing agencies
Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the Veterans' Family, Caregiver and Survivor Advisory Committee (hereinafter in this section referred to as "the Committee").
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 106 (Friday, June 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 36364]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11722]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Veterans'
Family, Caregiver and Survivor Advisory Committee
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations
of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the
Veterans' Family, Caregiver and Survivor Advisory Committee
(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 June 30, 2023.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be sent electronically to the
Veterans' Family, Caregiver and Survivor email mailbox at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9ceaf4fdadaeffefecfafdffdceafdb2fbf3ea"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d8aeb0b9e9eabbaba8beb9bb98aeb9f6bfb7ae">[email protected]</span></a> with a subject line: Nomination to VFCSAC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Betty Moseley Brown, Designated
Federal Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, 210-392-2505 or at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cd8fa8b9b9b4e380a2bea8a1a8b48fbfa2baa38dbbace3aaa2bb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b6f4d3c2c2cf98fbd9c5d3dad3cff4c4d9c1d8f6c0d798d1d9c0">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Veterans' Family, Caregiver and Survivor
Advisory Committee was established to provide advice to the Secretary
of Veterans Affairs with respect to the administration of benefits by
the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for services to Veterans'
families, caregivers and survivors.
Authority: The Committee was established by the directive of the
Secretary of VA, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10. The Committee
responsibilities include providing a report to the Secretary not later
than July 1 of each even-numbered year, which includes:
(1) An assessment of the needs, support and services for Veterans'
families, caregivers and/or survivors across all generations and
service eras;
(2) A review of the programs and activities of the Department
designed to meet such needs;
(3) Find and provide opportunities to further integrate Veterans'
families, caregivers and survivors into VA's systems of care, including
recommendations on how VA can improve and/or expand delivery of
Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and
National Cemetery Administration services and benefits; and,
(4) Such recommendations (including recommendations for
administrative and legislative action) as the Committee considers
appropriate.
Membership Criteria and Qualifications: VA is requesting
nominations for Committee membership. The Committee is composed of not
more than 20 members and several ex-officio members. The members of the
Committee are appointed by the Secretary of Veteran Affairs from the
general public, from various sectors and organizations, including but
not limited to:
a. Veteran's family members, caregivers and survivors and
stakeholders with an interest or expertise in these areas, and other
subject matter experts;
b. Caregivers;
c. Veteran-focused organizations;
d. Military history and academic communities;
e. Veteran Service Organizations;
f. Military Service Organizations;
g. National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs;
h. Non-profit, private and corporate partners;
i. The Federal Executive Branch;
j. Research experts and service providers; and
k. Leaders of key stakeholder associations and organizations.
In accordance with the Committee Charter, the Secretary shall
determine the number (up to 20), terms of service, and pay and
allowances of Committee members, except that a term of service of any
such member may not exceed two years. The Secretary may reappoint any
Committee 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 information so that VA
can ensure diverse Committee membership.
Requirements for Nomination Submission
Nominations should be typed (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 Committee;
(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 consideration described above.
Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee shall be
invited to serve a two-year term. Committee members will receive per
diem and reimbursement for eligible travel expenses incurred.
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
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. An ethics review is conducted for each selected
nominee.
Dated: May 26, 2023.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-11722 Filed 6-1-23; 8:45 am]
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