Notice2025-08153
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board
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Published
May 9, 2025
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Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of the Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board (herein-after referred in this section to as "the Board") for the VA West Los Angeles Campus ("Campus") in Los Angeles, California.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 89 (Friday, May 9, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19792-19793]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-08153]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Veterans and
Community Oversight and Engagement Board
AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice of solicitation for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking
nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as
a member of the Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board
(herein-after referred in this section to as ``the Board'') for the VA
West Los Angeles Campus (``Campus'') in Los Angeles, California.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Board must be received no
later than 5 p.m. EST on June 15, 2025.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to the Veterans Experience
Office, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, (30),
Washington, DC 20420; or sent electronically to the Advisory Committee
Management Office mailbox at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a9dfc8c8cddfc0dac6dbd0cac4ddcce9dfc887cec6df"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="94e2f5f5f0e2fde7fbe6edf7f9e0f1d4e2f5baf3fbe2">[email protected]</span></a> with a subject line:
Nomination to VCOEB.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chihung Szeto, Alternate Designated
Federal Officer, Veterans Experience Office, Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, (30), Washington, DC 20420, telephone
562-708-9959 or via email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a4e7cccdccd1cac38ad7dec1d0cbe4d2c58ac3cbd2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8bc8e3e2e3fee5eca5f8f1eeffe4cbfdeaa5ece4fd">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth in the
West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016, Public Law 114-226 (the West LA
Leasing Act), the Board shall:
(1) Provide the community with opportunities to collaborate and
communicate by conducting public forums; and
(2) Focus on local issues regarding the Department that are
identified by the community with respect to health care, implementation
of the Master Plan, and any subsequent plans, benefits, and memorial
services at the Campus. Information on the Master Plan can be found at
<a href="https://www.losangeles.va.gov/masterplan/">https://www.losangeles.va.gov/masterplan/</a>.
Authority: The Board is a statutory committee established as
required by section 2(i) of the West LA Leasing Act.
The Board operates in accordance with the provisions of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10. The Board
is established to coordinate locally with the VA to identify the goals
of the
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community and Veteran partnership; provide advice and recommendations
to the Secretary to improve services and outcomes for Veterans, members
of the Armed Forces, and the families of such Veterans and members; and
provide advice and recommendations on the implementation of the Draft
Master Plan approved by the Secretary on January 28, 2016, and on the
creation and implementation of any other successor master plans.
Membership Criteria and Qualifications: VA is seeking nominations
for Board membership. The Board is composed of 15 voting members and
five non-voting members; and several ex-officio members. The Board
meets up to four times annually; and it is important that Board members
attend meetings to achieve a quorum so that Board can effectively carry
out its duties.
The members of the Board are appointed by the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs from the general public, from various sectors and
organizations, and shall meet the following qualifications, as set
forth in the West LA Leasing Act:
(1) Not less than 50% of members shall be Veterans; and
(2) Non-Veteran members shall be:
a. Family members of Veterans,
b. Veteran advocates,
c. Service providers,
d. Real estate professionals familiar with housing development
projects, or
e. Stakeholders.
The Board members may also serve as Subcommittee members.
In accordance with the Board Charter, the Secretary shall determine
the number, terms of service, and pay and allowances of Board members,
except that a term of service of any such member may not exceed two
years. The Secretary may reappoint any Board member for additional
terms of service.
To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have
requisite professional and personal qualifications including, but not
limited to, subject matter expertise in the areas described above. VA
strives to develop a Committee membership that includes variety in
military services, ranks, and deployments, military service, military
deployments, working with Veterans, committee subject matter expertise,
geographical background, and profession. We ask that nominations
include any relevant experience and information so that VA can ensure
effective expert advice, ideas, and opinions, are provided by the
Board.
Requirements for Nomination Submission:
Nominations should be typewritten (one nomination per nominator).
Nomination packages should include:
(1) A letter of nomination 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 Board;
(2) The nominee's contact information, including name, mailing
address, telephone numbers, and email address;
(3) The nominee's curriculum vitae, not to exceed three pages and a
one-page cover letter;
(4) A summary of the nominee's experience and qualifications
relative to the membership criteria and professional qualifications
criteria listed above;
(5) letters of recommendation are accepted, but not required; and
(6) a statement from the nominee confirming that they are not a
federally registered lobbyist.
The Department strives to fairly balance committee membership
through consideration of points of view represented and functions to be
performed by the advisory committee, consistent with section
1004(b)(2), title 5, U.S.C. 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: May 6, 2025.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2025-08153 Filed 5-8-25; 8:45 am]
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