Notice2023-26110
Action: Notice of an Opportunity To Apply for Membership on the Advisory Committee on Responsible Business Conduct
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Published
November 28, 2023
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State Department
Abstract
The Department of State is seeking applications for membership for the 2023-2025 term of the Advisory Committee on Responsible Business Conduct (the "Committee"). The purpose of the Committee is to bring to the U.S. government a source of expertise, knowledge, and insight not available within the Department or elsewhere in the government on issues related to responsible business conduct (RBC), including business and human rights (BHR).
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 227 (Tuesday, November 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 83200-83201]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26110]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12274]
Action: Notice of an Opportunity To Apply for Membership on the
Advisory Committee on Responsible Business Conduct
SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking applications for membership
for the 2023-2025 term of the Advisory Committee on Responsible
Business Conduct (the ``Committee''). The purpose of the Committee is
to bring to the U.S. government a source of expertise, knowledge, and
insight not available within the Department or elsewhere in the
government on issues related to responsible business conduct (RBC),
including business and human rights (BHR).
DATES: Applications for membership consideration are due by 5 p.m.
Eastern Time (EDT) on December 29, 2023. After that date, the State
Department will accept applications under this notice for up to two
years from November 28, 2023 to fill vacancies, as applicable.
ADDRESSES: Please submit applications by email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ce9c8c8d8faab8a7bda1bcb78da1a3a3a7babaabab8ebdbaafbaabe0a9a1b8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="520010111336243b213d202b113d3f3f3b262637371221263326377c353d24">[email protected]</span></a> attention: Leslie Taylor, Designated
Federal Officer.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leslie Taylor, Designated Federal
Officer, Senior Foreign Affairs Officer, telephone: 202-663-2758,
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f1a3b3b2b0958798829e8388b29e9c9c9885859494b18285908594df969e87"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c795858486a3b1aeb4a8b5be84a8aaaaaeb3b3a2a287b4b3a6b3a2e9a0a8b1">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee was established under the
general authority of the Secretary of State as set forth in Title 22 of
the United States Code, Sections 2651a and 2656 and consistent with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq).
The Department of State is accepting applications for Committee
membership. The Committee shall provide information, analysis, and
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recommendations to the Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Democracy,
Human Rights and Labor (DRL) related to opportunities and challenges
regarding BHR, as well as RBC more broadly. The committee may provide
advice and/or recommendations on topics, such as:
(a) Implementing the U.S. National Action Plan on Responsible
Business Conduct (NAP).
(b) Access to remedy, forced labor, initiatives related to labor
rights and supply chains, the U.S. National Contact Point (NCP) for the
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the legally binding
instrument, and/or other specific topics related to BHR and RBC more
broadly.
(e) The Department of State's role in advancing U.S. RBC, including
BHR.
Committee Makeup: According to the Committee's Charter, the
membership of the Committee consists of representatives of
organizations, companies, associations, institutions and other relevant
stakeholders having an interest in business and human rights and
responsible business conduct, and may include representatives of
business, labor unions, public interest groups, trade and professional
associations, members of civil society organizations, academic
representatives, or any other stakeholder related to RBC. Each
Committee member shall serve in a representative capacity, representing
the views and interests of their particular organization, institution,
association, company, or industry sector.
Qualifications: The Department believes that the most effective
member of the Committee will have:
<bullet> 10+ years of proven leadership and experience related to
RBC, including BHR.
<bullet> Well-documented thought leadership.
<bullet> Ability to work across stakeholder groups.
<bullet> Broad perspective of RBC issues, including BHR.
<bullet> Understanding of how government functions.
<bullet> Internal approval from their company, organization, and/or
institution.
<bullet> Time to dedicate to the Committee and/or sub-committees
through up to four in-person and/or virtual meetings a year and related
preparation.
Level of Seniority: The Department particularly seeks applicants
who are executives and/or senior level leaders with decision-making
authority; however, a person having substantial responsibility for
shaping their organization's BHR and/or RBC activities may be
considered. Once appointed, each Committee member may identify up to
two staff representatives from their organization to formally support
their participation in the Committee.
Other: Members are not required to be a U.S. citizen or work for a
U.S.-based organization; however, members may not be registered as a
foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Additionally,
no member shall represent a company that is majority owned or
controlled by a foreign government entity or entities. Members of the
Committee will be selected based on their expertise and experience as
relevant to RBC, including BHR. In selecting members, DRL will strive
for balance in terms of points of view, industry, demographics,
geography, and organization and/or company size. Appointments to the
Committee shall be made without regard to political affiliation. The
Committee will meet, at a minimum, once a year.
Appointments: The DRL Assistant Secretary appoints the members of
the Committee in consultation with the Bureau of Economic and Business
Affairs. Members shall serve a term of two years, at the pleasure of
the DRL Assistant Secretary.
Compensation: Committee members are not special government
employees and will receive no compensation for their participation in
Committee activities. Members participating in Committee meetings and
events will be responsible for their travel, living, and other personal
expenses.
Meetings: At least once annually, in Washington, DC, or virtually.
How To Apply: To be considered for membership, submit the following
information by 5 p.m. ET on December 29, 2023, to the email address
listed in the ADDRESSES section:
1. Name and title of the individual requesting consideration.
2. The applicant's personal resume and/or short bio (bio less than
300 words, please).
3. An affirmative statement that the applicant is not registered or
required to register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents
Registration Act of 1938, as amended.
Members of the Committee will be selected by the Bureau of
Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL) in consultation with the Bureau
of Economic and Business Affairs (EB). Committee members will include
representatives from a range of business sectors, labor unions, civil
society organizations, academia, as well as any others determined to be
appropriate by DRL and EB.
Authorities: The information is sought pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2651a
(Organization of Department of State); 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. (Federal
Advisory Committee Act); and 41 CGR part 102-3 (the FACA Final Rule).
Purpose: The information solicited on this application will be used
to determine whether an individual should be considered for membership
on the Advisory Committee on Responsible Business Conduct.
Routine Uses: Information on the Routine Uses for the system can be
found in the System of Records Notice State-79, Digital Communication
and Outreach.
Disclosure: Providing this information is voluntary. Failure to
provide the information requested on this application may result in the
applicant's inability to be considered for Committee membership.
Leslie B. Taylor,
Foreign Affairs Officer, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor,
Office of Multilateral and Global Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2023-26110 Filed 11-27-23; 8:45 am]
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