Renewal of the MCC Advisory Council and Call for Nominations
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In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Millennium Challenge Corporation ("MCC") has renewed the charter for the MCC Advisory Council ("Advisory Council") and is hereby soliciting representative nominations for the 2024-2026 term. The Advisory Council serves MCC in an advisory capacity only and provides insight regarding innovations in relevant sectors including technology, agriculture, land management, infrastructure, environment, climate, blended finance, public finance, health, water and sanitation, energy, gender, and social inclusion; perceived risks and opportunities in MCC partner countries; and evolving approaches to working in developing country contexts. The Advisory Council provides a platform for systematic engagement with the private sector and contributes to MCC's mission--to reduce poverty through sustainable, economic growth. MCC uses this advice, information, and recommendations to inform compact development and implementation, and broaden public and private sector partnerships for more impact and leverage. The MCC Vice President of the Department of Compact Operations affirms that the Advisory Council is necessary and in the public interest. The Advisory Council is seeking members representing a diverse group of private sector organizations with expertise in the aforementioned sectors particularly in the countries and regions where MCC operates. Additional information about MCC and its portfolio can be found at www.mcc.gov.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 118 (Tuesday, June 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51553-51554]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13355]
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MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION
[MCC FR 24-03]
Renewal of the MCC Advisory Council and Call for Nominations
AGENCY: Millennium Challenge Corporation.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (``MCC'') has
renewed the charter for the MCC Advisory Council (``Advisory Council'')
and is hereby soliciting representative nominations for the 2024-2026
term. The Advisory Council serves MCC in an advisory capacity only and
provides insight regarding innovations in relevant sectors including
technology, agriculture, land management, infrastructure, environment,
climate, blended finance, public finance, health, water and sanitation,
energy, gender, and social inclusion; perceived risks and opportunities
in MCC partner countries; and evolving approaches to working in
developing country contexts. The Advisory Council provides a platform
for systematic engagement with the private sector and contributes to
MCC's mission--to reduce poverty through sustainable, economic growth.
MCC uses this advice, information, and recommendations to inform
compact development and implementation, and broaden public and private
sector partnerships for more impact and leverage. The MCC Vice
President of the Department of Compact Operations affirms that the
Advisory Council is necessary and in the public interest. The Advisory
Council is seeking members representing a diverse group of private
sector organizations with expertise in the aforementioned sectors
particularly in the countries and regions where MCC operates.
Additional information about MCC and its portfolio can be found at
<a href="http://www.mcc.gov">www.mcc.gov</a>.
DATES: Nominations for Advisory Council members must be received on or
before 5:00 p.m. EDT on August 21, 2024. Further information about the
nomination process is included below. MCC plans to host the first MCC
Advisory Council meeting in the Fall of 2024. The Advisory Council will
meet at least two times a year in Washington, DC and/or via video/
teleconferencing. Members who are unable to attend in-person meetings
may have the option to dial-in via video/teleconferencing.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: All nomination materials or requests
for additional information should be emailed to MCC's Designated
Federal Officer, Bahgi Berhane, at 202-521-3600,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bbf6f8f8fadfcdd2c8d4c9c2f8d4ced5d8d2d7fbd6d8d895dcd4cd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5c111f1f1d382a352f332e251f3329323f35301c313f3f723b332a">[email protected]</span></a>, or mailed to Millennium Challenge
Corporation, Attn: Alex Dixon, Finance, Investment, and Trade, 1099
14th St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Council shall consist of not
more than twenty-five (25) individuals who are recognized thought
leaders, business leaders and experts representing US companies, the
business community, advocacy organizations, NGOs, non-profits
organizations, foundations, and industry sectors including
infrastructure, ICT, industry/manufacturing and finance, as well as
sustainable development/environment. Qualified individuals may self-
nominate or be nominated by any individual or organization. To be
considered for the Advisory Council, nominators should submit the
following information:
<bullet> Name, title, organization (if applicable), and relevant
contact information (including phone and email address) of the
individual under consideration;
<bullet> A letter, on organization letterhead if applicable,
containing a brief description why the nominee should be considered for
membership; and
<bullet> CV including professional and academic credentials.
Please do not send company, trade association, or organization
brochures or any other information. Materials submitted should not
exceed two pages. Should more information be needed, MCC staff will
contact the nominee, obtain information from the nominee's past
affiliations, or obtain information from publicly available sources.
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All members of the Advisory Council will be independent of the
agency, representing the views and interests of their respective
industry or area of expertise, and not as ``special Government
employees.'' All Members shall serve without compensation.
A selection team comprising representatives from several MCC
departments will review the nomination packages. The selection team
will make recommendations regarding membership to the Vice President
for Compact Operations based on criteria including: (1) professional or
academic expertise, experience, and knowledge; (2) stakeholder
representation; (3) availability and willingness to serve; and (4)
skills working collaboratively on committees and advisory panels. Based
upon the selection team's recommendations, the Vice President for
Compact Operations will select representatives.
In the selection of members for the Advisory Council, MCC will seek
to ensure a balanced representation and consider a cross-section of
those directly affected, interested, and qualified, as appropriate to
the nature and functions of the Advisory Council. Nominees selected for
appointment to the Advisory Council will be notified by return email
and receive a letter of appointment.
Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical
disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.
(Authority: Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C.
chapter 10.)
Dated: June 13, 2024.
Peter E. Jaffe,
Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-13355 Filed 6-17-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9211-03-P
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