Notice2023-20475
Solicitation of Nominations for the Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs
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Published
September 21, 2023
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Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs (OPIA), Office of Tribal Government Relations (OTGR), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs ("the Committee") to represent the following Indian Health Service (IHS) Areas: California; Nashville.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 182 (Thursday, September 21, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65226-65227]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-20475]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for the Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Public and
Intergovernmental Affairs (OPIA), Office of Tribal Government Relations
(OTGR), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered
for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on Tribal and
Indian Affairs (``the Committee'') to represent the following Indian
Health Service (IHS) Areas: California; Nashville.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no
later than 5:00 p.m. EST on October 20, 2023.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages (Application, should be mailed to
the Office of Tribal Government Relations, 810 Vermont Ave. NW, Suite
915H
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(075), Washington, DC 20420 or emailed to:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c8bcbaa1aaa9a4afa7beadbaa6a5ada6bcaba7a6bbbda4bca9bca1a7a688bea9e6afa7be"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="daaea8b3b8bbb6bdb5acbfa8b4b7bfb4aeb9b5b4a9afb6aebbaeb3b5b49aacbbf4bdb5ac">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Vicaire (<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e6b683928394c8b08f85878f9483a69087c8818990"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b9e9dccddccb97efd0dad8d0cbdcf9cfd897ded6cf">[email protected]</span></a>),
Office of Tribal Government Relations, 810 Vermont Ave. NW, Ste. 915H
(075), Washington, DC 20420. A copy of the Committee charter can be
obtained by contacting Peter Vicaire at 612-558-7744 or accessing the
website managed by OTGR at: <a href="https://www.va.gov/TRIBALGOVERNMENT/index.asp">https://www.va.gov/TRIBALGOVERNMENT/index.asp</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
(1) Identify for the Department evolving issues of relevance to
Indian tribes, tribal organizations and Native American Veterans
relating to programs and services of the Department;
(2) Propose clarifications, recommendations and solutions to
address issues raised at tribal, regional and national levels,
especially regarding any tribal consultation reports;
(3) Provide a forum for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, urban
Indian organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations and the Department
to discuss issues and proposals for changes to Department regulations,
policies and procedures;
(4) Identify priorities and provide advice on appropriate
strategies for tribal consultation and urban Indian organizations
conferring on issues at the tribal, regional, or national levels;
(5) Ensure that pertinent issues are brought to the attention of
Indian tribes, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations and
Native Hawaiian organizations in a timely manner, so that feedback can
be obtained;
(6) Encourage the Secretary to work with other Federal agencies and
Congress so that Native American Veterans are not denied the full
benefit of their status as both Native Americans and Veterans;
(7) Highlight contributions of Native American Veterans in the
Armed Forces;
(8) Make recommendations on the consultation policy of the
Department on tribal matters;
(9) Support a process to develop an urban Indian organization
confer policy to ensure the Secretary confers, to the maximum extent
practicable, with urban Indian organizations; and
(10) With the Secretary's written approval, conduct other duties as
recommended by the Committee.
Authority: The Committee was established in accordance with section
7002 of Public Law 116-315 (H.R.7105--Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe,
M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020). In
accordance with Public Law 116-315, the Committee provides advice and
guidance to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on all matters relating
to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations,
and Native American Veterans. The Committee serves in an advisory
capacity, making recommendations to the Secretary on ways the
Department can improve the programs and services of the Department to
better serve Native American Veterans.
Membership Criteria: OTGR is requesting nominations for the current
vacancies on the Committee. The Committee is composed of 15 members. As
required by statute, the members of the Committee are appointed by the
Secretary from the general public, including:
(1) At least one member of each of the 12 IHS service areas is
represented in the membership of the Committee nominated by Indian
tribes or tribal organization.
(2) At least one member of the Committee represents the Native
Hawaiian Veteran community nominated by a Native Hawaiian Organization.
(3) At least one member of the Committee represents urban Indian
organizations nominated by a national urban Indian organization.
(4) Not fewer than half of the members are Veterans, unless the
Secretary determines that an insufficient number of qualified Veterans
were nominated.
(5) No member of the Committee may be an employee of the Federal
Government.
In accordance with Public Law 116-315, the Secretary determines the
number and terms of service for members of the Committee, which are
appointed by the Secretary, except that a term of service of any such
member may not exceed a term of two years. Additionally, a member may
be reappointed for one additional term at the Secretary's discretion.
Professional Qualifications: In addition to the criteria above, VA
seeks--
(1) Diversity in professional and personal qualifications;
(2) Experience in military service and military deployments (please
identify your Branch of Service and Rank);
(3) Current work with Veterans;
(4) Committee subject matter expertise; and
(5) Experience working in large and complex organizations.
Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nominations should be
typewritten (one nomination per nominator). Nomination package should
include: (1) a letter of nomination by an Indian tribe or tribal
organization 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 number(s), and email address; (3) the
nominee's curriculum vitae or resume, not to exceed five pages and (4)
a summary of the nominee's experience and qualification relative to the
professional qualifications criteria listed above.
The individual selected for appointment to the Committee shall be
invited to serve a two-year term. All members will receive travel
expenses and a per diem allowance in accordance with the Federal Travel
Regulations for any travel made in connection with their duties as
members of the Committee.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
its Federal advisory committees is 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, males and
females, racial and ethnic minority groups, and Veterans with
disabilities 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. 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: September 18, 2023.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-20475 Filed 9-20-23; 8:45 am]
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