Notice2023-18261
Meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS
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Published
August 24, 2023
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Health and Human Services Department
Abstract
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) is seeking nominations for membership on the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (referred to as PACHA and/or the Council). The PACHA is a federal advisory committee within the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Management support for the activities of this Council is the responsibility of the OASH. The qualified individuals will be nominated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for consideration for appointment as members of the PACHA. Members of the Council, including the Chair, are appointed by the Secretary. Members are invited to serve for overlapping terms of up to four-year; terms of more than two years are contingent upon the authorized continuation of the Council. The Council was established to provide advice, information, and recommendations to the Secretary regarding programs, policies, and research to promote effective treatment, prevention and cure of HIV and AIDS, including considering common co-morbidities, as needed to promote effective HIV diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and quality care services. The functions of the Council are solely advisory in nature.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 163 (Thursday, August 24, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57963-57964]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18261]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS
AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the
Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services.
ACTION: Notice; Solicitation of nominations for appointment to
Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA).
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SUMMARY: The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) is
seeking nominations for membership on the Presidential Advisory Council
on HIV/AIDS (referred to as PACHA and/or the Council). The PACHA is a
federal advisory committee within the U. S. Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS). Management support for the activities of this
Council is the responsibility of the OASH. The qualified individuals
will be nominated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for
consideration for appointment as members of the PACHA. Members of the
Council, including the Chair, are appointed by the Secretary. Members
are invited to serve for overlapping terms of up to four-year; terms of
more than two years are contingent upon the authorized continuation of
the Council. The Council was established to provide advice,
information, and recommendations to the Secretary regarding programs,
policies, and research to promote effective treatment, prevention and
cure of HIV and AIDS, including considering common co-morbidities, as
needed to promote effective HIV diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and
quality care services. The functions of the Council are solely advisory
in nature.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the PACHA must be received no
later than 8:00 p.m. (ET) Friday, January 5, 2024. Packages received
after this time will not be considered for the current membership
cycle.
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ADDRESSES: All nominations should be emailed in one email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d78796949f9697bfbfa4f9b0b8a1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="015140424940416969722f666e77">[email protected]</span></a> with the subject line ``PACHA Application 2024.''
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Caroline Talev, Senior Management
Analyst and Alternate Designated Federal Officer to PACHA; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a8ebc9dac7c4c1c6cd86fcc9c4cddee8c0c0db86cfc7de"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f6b59784999a9f9893d8a2979a9380b69e9e85d8919980">[email protected]</span></a> and include in the subject line ``PACHA
Application 2024'' or please call 202-795-7697. Additional information
about PACHA can be obtained by accessing the Council's website at About
PACHA [verbar] <a href="http://HIV.gov">HIV.gov</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PACHA was established by Executive Order
12963, dated June 14, 1995 as amended by Executive Order 13009, dated
June 14, 1996. Under a Presidential memorandum, dated July 13, 2000 and
under Executive Order 13703, dated July 30, 2015, certain authorities
were given to the PACHA for the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS
Strategy for the United States (Strategy or NHAS). The Council was
continued by Executive Order 14048, dated September 30, 2021. The
Council was established to provide advice, information, and
recommendations to the Secretary regarding programs and policies
intended to promote effective prevention of HIV disease and AIDS. The
functions of the Council are solely advisory in nature. The Council
consists of not more than 35 members. Council members are selected from
prominent community leaders with particular expertise in, or knowledge
of, matters concerning HIV and AIDS, public health, global health,
population health, faith, philanthropy, marketing or business, as well
as other national leaders held in high esteem from other sectors of
society. PACHA selections will also include persons with lived HIV
experience and racial/ethnic and sexual and gender minority persons
disproportionately affected by HIV. Council members are appointed by
the Secretary. Pursuant to advance written agreement, Council members
shall receive no stipend for the advisory service they render as
members of PACHA. However, as authorized by law and in accordance with
Federal travel regulations, PACHA members may receive per diem and
reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in relation to performing
duties for the Council.
This announcement is to solicit nominations of qualified candidates
to fill current and upcoming vacancies on the PACHA.
Nominations
Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and
qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishments of
PACHA's objectives. Federal employees will not be considered for
membership. The membership of the Committee will reflect diverse
individuals. To ensure that the Commission membership is fairly
balanced in terms of the points of view presented, consideration is
also given to organizations representing the health interest of racial
and ethnic minority groups. Appointments shall be made without
discrimination on the 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. Committee members
are Special Government Employees (SGEs), requiring the filing of
financial disclosure reports at the beginning and annually during their
terms. Individuals who are selected for appointment will be required to
provide detailed information regarding their financial interests. Note
that the need for different expertise varies from year to year and a
candidate who is not selected for an open position may be reconsidered
for a subsequent open position. SGE nominees must be U.S. citizens, and
cannot be full-time employees of the U.S. Government. Candidates should
submit the following items to be considered of appointment:
<bullet> Current curriculum vitae or resume, including complete
contact information (telephone numbers, mailing address, email
address).
<bullet> A biographical sketch of the nominee (200 words or fewer).
<bullet> A letter of interest or personal statement from the
nominee stating how their expertise would inform the work of PACHA.
<bullet> At least one letter of recommendation from person(s) not
employed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Individuals can nominate themselves for consideration of
appointment to the Council. All nominations must include the required
information in one email sent to <a href="http://PACHA.hhs.gov">PACHA.hhs.gov</a> with the subject line,
``PACHA Application 2024.'' Incomplete nomination applications will not
be processed for consideration.
The Department is legally required to ensure that the membership of
HHS Federal advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points
of view represented and the functions to be performed by the advisory
committee. Appointment to the Council shall be made without
discrimination on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual
orientation, disability, and cultural, religious, or socioeconomic
status. The Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive
Branch are applicable to individuals who are appointed as members of
the Council.
Dated: August 21, 2023.
Caroline Talev,
Senior Management Analyst, Alternate Designated Federal Officer, PACHA,
Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy, Office of the
Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.
[FR Doc. 2023-18261 Filed 8-23-23; 8:45 am]
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