Notice2023-16269
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education
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Published
August 1, 2023
Issuing agencies
Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), is seeking nominations from qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education. (hereafter referred to as "VACOE" or "the Committee").
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 146 (Tuesday, August 1, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50278-50279]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16269]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Veterans'
Advisory Committee on Education
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), is seeking nominations from qualified candidates
to be considered for appointment to the Veterans' Advisory Committee on
Education. (hereafter referred to as ``VACOE'' or ``the Committee'').
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no
later than 5:00 p.m. EST on August 31, 2023.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be emailed directly to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ce8b8a9b9d9a8f8b8089e0988c8f988f8d818eb8afe0a9a1b8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="682d2c3d3b3c292d262f463e2a293e292b27281e09460f071e">[email protected]</span></a>. Please write ``Nomination for VACOE
Membership'' as the subject line.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Joseph Maltby, VBA, Education
Service, VA via email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fdb7928e988d95d3b09c91899f84bd8b9cd39a928b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3e74514d5b4e5610735f524a5c477e485f10595148">[email protected]</span></a> or (202) 227-0879. Copies
of the Committee charter, most recent report to the Secretary, and
minutes from recent meetings can be obtained at <a href="https://www.va.gov/ADVISORY/Veterans_Advisory_Committee_on_Education.asp">https://www.va.gov/ADVISORY/Veterans_Advisory_Committee_on_Education.asp</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee was established to provide
advice to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (``the Secretary'') on the
administration of education and training programs for Veterans and
Service members, Reservists and Guard Personnel, and for dependents of
Veterans, including programs under chapters 30, 32, 33, 35, and 36 of
title 38 U.S.C. and chapter 1606 of title 10, U.S.C.
Authority: The Committee is authorized by 38 U.S.C. 3692 and
operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
amended (5 U.S.C. ch. 10). Public Law 117-180 section 404 extended the
Committee's statutory authority to December 31, 2026. The Committee
advises the Secretary on existing VA education benefits program and
services and recommends new and improved education benefit programs and
services. In addition, the Committee will submit its recommendations
and reports to the Secretary; may also submits its reports to Congress.
Membership Criteria: VBA is requesting nominations for upcoming
vacancies on the Committee. The Committee is composed of 12 members, in
addition to ex-officio members. As required by statute, the members of
the Committee are appointed by the Secretary from the general public,
including representatives of organizations furnishing education or
training to GI Bill students, Veteran Service Organizations, and
current or former GI Bill students, particularly Veterans. The
Committee conducts the following:
<bullet> Attending two public meetings a year, running
approximately six to eight hours over two to three days. If the
Committee decides to form subcommittees, participating in subcommittee
meetings, which are typically no more than two hours once a month.
<bullet> Reviewing additional information and documentation outside
of meetings on an ad hoc basis.
<bullet> Contributing to the drafting and review of recommendations
and, as applicable, subcommittee findings.
<bullet> Taking Federal Advisory Committee Act training and ethics
training when appointed and once a year after that.
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<bullet> Notifying the Designated Federal Officer of any potential
conflicts of interest.
In accordance with the Committee's charter, the Secretary shall
determine the number, terms of service and pay and allowances of
Committee members. The Committee is seeking one member to begin a term
in in November or December 2023 and six members to begin terms in April
2024.
Requirements for Nomination Submission
Nominations should be typewritten. The nomination package should
include: (1) a letter of nomination that clearly states the name and
affiliation of the nominee, a summary of the nominee's experience and
qualification relative to the membership criteria listed above, 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;
and (3) the nominee's curriculum vitae or resume, not to exceed five
pages. 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.
Self-nominations are acceptable. Any letters of nomination from
organizations or other individuals must accompany the package when it
is submitted. Letters of nomination submitted without a complete
nomination package will not be considered. If you are submitting a
package on behalf of an individual, it must include all of the required
components and complete contact information. Do not submit a package
without the nominee's consent or awareness.
To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have
diverse professional and person qualifications including but not
limited to subject matter experts in the areas described above. The
Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of its
advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points of view
represented and the Committee's function. Every effort is made to
ensure that a broad representation of geographic areas, gender, racial
and ethnic minority groups, and the disabled are given consideration
for membership. Appointment to this Committee shall be made without
discrimination because of a person's race, color, religion, sex
(including gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, and
pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We
ask that nomination include any relevant experience and information so
that VA can ensure diverse Committee membership.
Dated: July 27, 2023.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-16269 Filed 7-31-23; 8:45 am]
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