Sunshine Act Meetings of the Board of Directors and the Board's Five Committees; Notice, 43792-43794 [08-1470]

Download as PDF 43792 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 145 / Monday, July 28, 2008 / Notices [FR Doc. E8–17128 Filed 7–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Signed in Washington, DC, this 17th day of July 2008. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–17134 Filed 7–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P [TA–W–63,623] DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Best Textiles International Ltd., Formerly Known as Best: Artex LLC, Highland, IL; Notice of Termination of Investigation Employment and Training Administration Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on June 30, 2008, in response to a worker petition filed on behalf of workers of Best Textiles International Ltd., Highland, Illinois. Workers of Best: Artex LLC, Highland, Illinois, were certified eligible to apply for trade adjustment assistance under petition number TA–W–61,393, expiring on May 24, 2009. This certification was amended on July 9, 2008, to include workers whose wages were reported under the corporate name of Best Textiles International Ltd., Highland, Illinois, the subject of this investigation. Since the petitioning group of workers is covered by an active certification, (TA–W–61,393, amended), further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated. SAPA Fabricated Products, Magnolia, AR; Notice of Termination of Investigation Signed at Washington, DC, this 16th day of July 2008. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–17127 Filed 7–25–08; 8:45 am] LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–63,352] jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Carolina Furniture Manufacturers Inc., Ramseur, NC; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on May 9, 2008 in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of Carolina Furniture Manufacturers Inc., Ramseur, North Carolina. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:35 Jul 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 Signed at Washington, DC, this 18th day of July 2008. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–17135 Filed 7–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P Sunshine Act Meetings of the Board of Directors and the Board’s Five Committees; Notice The Legal Services Corporation Board of Directors and five of the Board’s Committees will meet on August 1–2, 2008 in the order set forth in the following schedule, with each meeting commencing promptly upon adjournment of the immediately preceding meeting. PUBLIC OBSERVATION BY TELEPHONE: Members of the public who wish to listen to the open portions of the meetings live may do so by following the telephone call-in directions given below. You are asked to keep your telephone muted to eliminate background noises. Comments from the public may from time to time be solicited by the presiding Chairman. TIMES AND DATES: Call-In Directions for Open Sessions Friday, August 1, 2008 • Call toll-free number 1–888–603– 7025. Fmt 4703 • Call toll-free number 1–888–928– 9122. • When prompted, enter the following numeric pass code: 24700. • When connected to the call, please ‘‘MUTE’’ your telephone immediately. Friday, August 1, 2008. Time: 1:15 p.m.1 Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on June 9, 2008, in response to a petition filed by the Arkansas State Workforce Office on behalf of the workers at SAPA Fabricated Products, Magnolia, Arkansas. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Frm 00118 Saturday, August 2, 2008 Meeting Schedule [TA–W–63,506] PO 00000 • When prompted, enter the following numeric pass code: 24700. • When connected to the call, please ‘‘MUTE’’ your telephone immediately. Sfmt 4703 1. Provision for the Delivery of Legal Services Committee (Provisions Committee). 2. Operations & Regulations Committee. 3. Audit Committee. Saturday, August 2, 2008. Time: 8:30 a.m. 4. Audit Committee (Continued). 5. Finance Committee. 6. Annual Performance Review Committee. 7. Board of Directors. LOCATION: The Sheraton Suites Hotel, 422 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware. STATUS OF MEETINGS: Open, except as noted below. August 2, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting—Open, except that a portion of the meeting of the Board of Directors may be closed to the public pursuant to a vote of the Board of Directors to consider and perhaps act on the General Counsel’s report on potential and pending litigation involving LSC. A verbatim written transcript of the session will be made. The transcript of any portions of the closed session falling within the relevant provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(10), and the corresponding provisions of the Legal Services Corporation’s implementing regulation, 45 CFR 1622.5(h), will not be available for public inspection. A portion of the meeting of the Performance Review Committee may also be closed to the public pursuant to a vote of the Board of Directors in order to consider and possibly act on the recommendation of the Performance Review Committee regarding renewal/ extension and revision of Helaine M. Barnett’s contract of employment as President of the Corporation. The transcript of any portions of the closed session falling within the relevant provisions of the Government in the 1 Please note that all times in this notice are Eastern Daylight Time. E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 145 / Monday, July 28, 2008 / Notices Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2) & (6), and the corresponding provisions of the Legal Services Corporation’s implementing regulation, 45 CFR 1622.5(a) & (e), will not be available for public inspection. The transcript of any portions of the closed sessions not falling within the cited provisions will be available for public inspection. A copy of the General Counsel’s Certifications that the closings are authorized by law will be available upon request. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 6. Consider and act on Draft NPRM implementing OPEN Government Act changes to FOIA: • Staff report. • OIG comment. • Public comment. 7. Consider and act on rulemaking petition regarding financial eligibility requirements in disaster areas. 8. Consider and act on other business. 9. Other public comment. 10. Consider and act on adjournment of meeting. Friday, August 1, 2008 Agenda Provision for the Delivery of Legal Services Committee Open Session 43793 11. Consider and act on other business. 12. Consider and act on adjournment of meeting. Finance Committee Agenda Audit Committee Open Session 1. Approval of agenda. 2. Approval of the minutes of the Committee’s open session meeting of April 26, 2008. 3. Approval of the minutes of the Committee’s closed session meeting of April 26, 2008. 4. Consider and act on proposed protocol for the acceptance and use of private contributions to LSC: • Presentation by Charles Jeffress. • Comments by David Richardson. 5. Consider and act on FY 2008 Revised Consolidated Operating Budget, including internal budgetary adjustments and budget reallocations: • Presentation by David Richardson. • Comments by Charles Jeffress. 6. Presentation on LSC’s Financial Reports for the Third Quarter Ending June 30, 2008: • Presentation by David Richardson. • Comments by Charles Jeffress. 7. Report on the status of the FY 2009 Appropriations process: • Report by John Constance. 8. Consider and act on adoption of FY 2009 Temporary Operating Authority effective October 1, 2008. 9. Discussion regarding planning for FY 2010 budget. 10. Discussion of new IRS Form 990. 11. Consider and act on other business. 12. Public comment. 13. Consider and act on adjournment of meeting. Agenda Performance Review Committee Operations & Regulations Committee Open Session Agenda Agenda 1. Approval of agenda. 2. Approval of minutes of the Committee’s meeting of April 26, 2008. 3. Report of the Committee Chairman. 4. Consider and act on new Protocol for the acceptance and use of private contributions to LSC. 5. Discussion of LSC fundraising efforts and other alternatives. 6. Report of the Inspector General on LSC’s auditor selection process. 7. Report of the Inspector General on how the work of the Office of Inspector General will assist and complement the work of the Audit Committee. 8. Report of Management on Risk Assessment Plan. 9. Consider and act on development of a workplan for the Committee. 10. Public comment. Open Session 1. Approval of agenda. 2. Approval of the minutes of the Committee’s meeting of April 25, 2008. 3. Consider and act on whether to recommend to the Board that the Performance Review Committee be reconstituted as the Board’s new Governance & Performance Review Committee. 4. Consider and act on a charter to recommend to the Board for the Performance Review Committee or the Governance & Performance Review Committee, whichever the Committee recommends to the Board. 5. Consider and act on recommendations made to the Board in the Government Accountability Office report on LSC governance. Agenda Open Session 1. Approval of agenda. 2. Approval of the Committee’s meeting minutes of April 25, 2008. 3. Chairman’s Report on LSC Executive Director Conference Session on ‘‘The Role of the Executive Director in Promoting Quality’’. 4. Staff Update on LSC Technology Criteria for Legal Aid Offices. 5. Staff Update on activities implementing the LSC Private Attorney Involvement Action Plan—Help Close the Justice Gap: Unleash the Power of Pro Bono. 6. Staff Update on Pilot Loan Repayment Assistance Program— Second Year Evaluation and Implementation of 2008 Pilot LRAP Appropriation. 7. Staff Update on Native American Delivery and Funding. 8. Public comment. 9. Consider and act on other business. 10. Consider and act on adjournment of meeting. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Open Session 1. Approval of agenda. 2. Approval of the minutes of the Committee’s April 26, 2008 meeting. 3. Consider and act on ‘‘alternative sanctions’’ rulemaking: • Staff report on regulatory workshop. • OIG comment. • Public comment. 4. Consider and act on 2009 Grant Assurances: • Staff report. • OIG comment. • Public comment. 5. Consider and act on recommendation(s) to make to the Board on a revised charter for the Operations & Regulations Committee. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:35 Jul 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 Audit Committee 1. Approval of agenda. 2. Approval of minutes of the Committee’s meeting of April 26, 2008. 3. Report of the Committee Chairman. 4. Consider and act on new Protocol for the acceptance and use of private contributions to LSC. 5. Discussion of LSC fundraising efforts and other alternatives. 6. Report of the Inspector General on LSC’s auditor selection process. 7. Report of the Inspector General on how the work of the Office of Inspector General will assist and complement the work of the Audit Committee. 8. Report of Management on Risk Assessment Plan. 9. Consider and act on development of a workplan for the Committee. 10. Public comment. 11. Consider and act on other business. 12. Consider and act on adjournment of meeting. Saturday, August 2, 2008 PO 00000 Frm 00119 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1 43794 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 145 / Monday, July 28, 2008 / Notices a. Develop a plan for providing a regular training program for board members that includes providing updates or changes in LSC’s operating environment and relevant governance and accountability practices. b. Implement a periodic selfassessment of the Board’s, the committees’, and each individual member’s performance for purposes of evaluating whether improvements can be made to the board’s structure and processes. c. Establish and implement a comprehensive orientation program for new board members to include key topics such as fiduciary duties, IRS requirements, and interpretation of the financial statements. 6. Consider and act on procedures and timetable for annual performance review of the President. 7. Discuss with the Inspector General the process for assessment of his performance and other related issues. 8. Consider and act on other business. 9. Other public comment. Closed Session 10. Consider and act on possible recommendation to the Board to renew/ extend and revise Helaine M. Barnett’s contract of employment as President of the Corporation. 11. Consider and act on motion to adjourn the meeting. Board of Directors Agenda jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Open Session 1. Approval of agenda. 2. Approval of minutes of the Board’s Open Session meeting of April 26, 2008. 3. Approval of minutes of the Board’s Open Session telephonic meeting of May 27, 2008. 4. Chairman’s Report. 5. Members’ Reports. 6. President’s Report. 7. Inspector General’s Report. 8. Consider and act on the report of the Provision for the Delivery of Legal Services Committee. 9. Consider and act on the report of the Finance Committee. 10. Consider and act on the report of the Operations and Regulations Committee. a. Consider and act on adoption of charter for the Board’s Operations and Regulations Committee. 11. Consider and act on the report of the Audit Committee. 12. Consider and act on the report of the Performance Review Committee. a. Consider and act on whether to reconstitute the Board’s Performance Review Committee as a new Committee VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:35 Jul 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 on Governance and Performance Review. b. Consider and act on adoption of a charter for the Performance Review or, if the committee is reconstituted as per agenda item #12a, for the Governance and Performance Review Committee. 13. Consider and act on the report of the Board’s Ad Hoc Committee. 14. Consider and act on proposed Protocol for Board member access to Corporation records. 15. Consider and act on review and update of the Corporation’s five-year strategic plan. 16. Consider and act on a resolution to recognize pro bono assistance of Lowenstein Sandler, PC. 17. Public comment. 18. Consider and act on other business. 19. Consider and act on whether to authorize an executive session of the Board to address items listed below under Closed Session. Closed Session 20. Approval of minutes of the Board’s Executive Session of April 26, 2008. 21. Consider and act on General Counsel’s report on potential and pending litigation involving LSC. 22. Consider and act on recommendation of the Performance Review Committee regarding possible renewal/extension and revision of Helaine M. Barnett’s contract of employment as President of the Corporation. 23. Consider and act on motion to adjourn meeting. CONTACT PERSON FOR INFORMATION: Patricia D. Batie, Manager of Board Operations, at (202) 295–1500. SPECIAL NEEDS: Upon request, meeting notices will be made available in alternate formats to accommodate visual and hearing impairments. Individuals who have a disability and need an accommodation to attend the meeting may notify Patricia D. Batie, at (202) 295–1500. Dated: July 24, 2008. Victor M. Fortuno, Vice President & General Counsel. 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NARA will use the Committee’s recommendations in its implementation of strategies for the efficient operation of the Presidential libraries. NARA’s Committee Management Officer is Mary Ann Hadyka. She can be reached at 301– 837–1782. Dated: July 21, 2008. Allen Weinstein, Archivist of the United States. [FR Doc. E8–17316 Filed 7–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515–01–P OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY Appointment of Members of Senior Executive Services Performance Review Board Office of National Drug Control Policy [ONDCP]. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice of appointments. SUMMARY: The following persons have been appointed to the ONDCP Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board: Mr. Thomas Riley, Ms. Michele Marx, Mr. Robert Denniston, and Mr. Patrick Ward. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please direct any questions to Linda V. Priebe, Assistant General Counsel (202) 395–6622, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Executive Office of the President, Washington, DC 20503. Linda V. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 145 (Monday, July 28, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43792-43794]
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LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION


Sunshine Act Meetings of the Board of Directors and the Board's 
Five Committees; Notice

Times and Dates: The Legal Services Corporation Board of Directors and 
five of the Board's Committees will meet on August 1-2, 2008 in the 
order set forth in the following schedule, with each meeting commencing 
promptly upon adjournment of the immediately preceding meeting.

Public Observation by Telephone: Members of the public who wish to 
listen to the open portions of the meetings live may do so by following 
the telephone call-in directions given below. You are asked to keep 
your telephone muted to eliminate background noises. Comments from the 
public may from time to time be solicited by the presiding Chairman.

Call-In Directions for Open Sessions

Friday, August 1, 2008

     Call toll-free number 1-888-603-7025.
     When prompted, enter the following numeric pass code: 
24700.
     When connected to the call, please ``MUTE'' your telephone 
immediately.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

     Call toll-free number 1-888-928-9122.
     When prompted, enter the following numeric pass code: 
24700.
     When connected to the call, please ``MUTE'' your telephone 
immediately.

Meeting Schedule

Friday, August 1, 2008. Time: 1:15 p.m.\1\
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    \1\ Please note that all times in this notice are Eastern 
Daylight Time.
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    1. Provision for the Delivery of Legal Services Committee 
(Provisions Committee).
    2. Operations & Regulations Committee.
    3. Audit Committee.

Saturday, August 2, 2008. Time: 8:30 a.m.

    4. Audit Committee (Continued).
    5. Finance Committee.
    6. Annual Performance Review Committee.
    7. Board of Directors.

Location: The Sheraton Suites Hotel, 422 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, 
Delaware.

Status of Meetings: Open, except as noted below.
    August 2, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting--Open, except that a 
portion of the meeting of the Board of Directors may be closed to the 
public pursuant to a vote of the Board of Directors to consider and 
perhaps act on the General Counsel's report on potential and pending 
litigation involving LSC. A verbatim written transcript of the session 
will be made. The transcript of any portions of the closed session 
falling within the relevant provisions of the Government in the 
Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(10), and the corresponding provisions of 
the Legal Services Corporation's implementing regulation, 45 CFR 
1622.5(h), will not be available for public inspection.
    A portion of the meeting of the Performance Review Committee may 
also be closed to the public pursuant to a vote of the Board of 
Directors in order to consider and possibly act on the recommendation 
of the Performance Review Committee regarding renewal/extension and 
revision of Helaine M. Barnett's contract of employment as President of 
the Corporation. The transcript of any portions of the closed session 
falling within the relevant provisions of the Government in the

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Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2) & (6), and the corresponding 
provisions of the Legal Services Corporation's implementing regulation, 
45 CFR 1622.5(a) & (e), will not be available for public inspection.
    The transcript of any portions of the closed sessions not falling 
within the cited provisions will be available for public inspection. A 
copy of the General Counsel's Certifications that the closings are 
authorized by law will be available upon request.

Matters To Be Considered: 

Friday, August 1, 2008

Provision for the Delivery of Legal Services Committee

Agenda

Open Session
    1. Approval of agenda.
    2. Approval of the Committee's meeting minutes of April 25, 2008.
    3. Chairman's Report on LSC Executive Director Conference Session 
on ``The Role of the Executive Director in Promoting Quality''.
    4. Staff Update on LSC Technology Criteria for Legal Aid Offices.
    5. Staff Update on activities implementing the LSC Private Attorney 
Involvement Action Plan--Help Close the Justice Gap: Unleash the Power 
of Pro Bono.
    6. Staff Update on Pilot Loan Repayment Assistance Program--Second 
Year Evaluation and Implementation of 2008 Pilot LRAP Appropriation.
    7. Staff Update on Native American Delivery and Funding.
    8. Public comment.
    9. Consider and act on other business.
    10. Consider and act on adjournment of meeting.

Operations & Regulations Committee

Agenda

Open Session
    1. Approval of agenda.
    2. Approval of the minutes of the Committee's April 26, 2008 
meeting.
    3. Consider and act on ``alternative sanctions'' rulemaking:
     Staff report on regulatory workshop.
     OIG comment.
     Public comment.
    4. Consider and act on 2009 Grant Assurances:
     Staff report.
     OIG comment.
     Public comment.
    5. Consider and act on recommendation(s) to make to the Board on a 
revised charter for the Operations & Regulations Committee.
    6. Consider and act on Draft NPRM implementing OPEN Government Act 
changes to FOIA:
     Staff report.
     OIG comment.
     Public comment.
    7. Consider and act on rulemaking petition regarding financial 
eligibility requirements in disaster areas.
    8. Consider and act on other business.
    9. Other public comment.
    10. Consider and act on adjournment of meeting.

Audit Committee

Agenda

Open Session
    1. Approval of agenda.
    2. Approval of minutes of the Committee's meeting of April 26, 
2008.
    3. Report of the Committee Chairman.
    4. Consider and act on new Protocol for the acceptance and use of 
private contributions to LSC.
    5. Discussion of LSC fundraising efforts and other alternatives.
    6. Report of the Inspector General on LSC's auditor selection 
process.
    7. Report of the Inspector General on how the work of the Office of 
Inspector General will assist and complement the work of the Audit 
Committee.
    8. Report of Management on Risk Assessment Plan.
    9. Consider and act on development of a workplan for the Committee.
    10. Public comment.
    11. Consider and act on other business.
    12. Consider and act on adjournment of meeting.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Audit Committee

Agenda

Open Session
    1. Approval of agenda.
    2. Approval of minutes of the Committee's meeting of April 26, 
2008.
    3. Report of the Committee Chairman.
    4. Consider and act on new Protocol for the acceptance and use of 
private contributions to LSC.
    5. Discussion of LSC fundraising efforts and other alternatives.
    6. Report of the Inspector General on LSC's auditor selection 
process.
    7. Report of the Inspector General on how the work of the Office of 
Inspector General will assist and complement the work of the Audit 
Committee.
    8. Report of Management on Risk Assessment Plan.
    9. Consider and act on development of a workplan for the Committee.
    10. Public comment.
    11. Consider and act on other business.
    12. Consider and act on adjournment of meeting.

Finance Committee

Agenda

Open Session
    1. Approval of agenda.
    2. Approval of the minutes of the Committee's open session meeting 
of April 26, 2008.
    3. Approval of the minutes of the Committee's closed session 
meeting of April 26, 2008.
    4. Consider and act on proposed protocol for the acceptance and use 
of private contributions to LSC:
     Presentation by Charles Jeffress.
     Comments by David Richardson.
    5. Consider and act on FY 2008 Revised Consolidated Operating 
Budget, including internal budgetary adjustments and budget 
reallocations:
     Presentation by David Richardson.
     Comments by Charles Jeffress.
    6. Presentation on LSC's Financial Reports for the Third Quarter 
Ending June 30, 2008:
     Presentation by David Richardson.
     Comments by Charles Jeffress.
    7. Report on the status of the FY 2009 Appropriations process:
     Report by John Constance.
    8. Consider and act on adoption of FY 2009 Temporary Operating 
Authority effective October 1, 2008.
    9. Discussion regarding planning for FY 2010 budget.
    10. Discussion of new IRS Form 990.
    11. Consider and act on other business.
    12. Public comment.
    13. Consider and act on adjournment of meeting.

Performance Review Committee

Agenda

Open Session
    1. Approval of agenda.
    2. Approval of the minutes of the Committee's meeting of April 25, 
2008.
    3. Consider and act on whether to recommend to the Board that the 
Performance Review Committee be reconstituted as the Board's new 
Governance & Performance Review Committee.
    4. Consider and act on a charter to recommend to the Board for the 
Performance Review Committee or the Governance & Performance Review 
Committee, whichever the Committee recommends to the Board.
    5. Consider and act on recommendations made to the Board in the 
Government Accountability Office report on LSC governance.

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    a. Develop a plan for providing a regular training program for 
board members that includes providing updates or changes in LSC's 
operating environment and relevant governance and accountability 
practices.
    b. Implement a periodic self-assessment of the Board's, the 
committees', and each individual member's performance for purposes of 
evaluating whether improvements can be made to the board's structure 
and processes.
    c. Establish and implement a comprehensive orientation program for 
new board members to include key topics such as fiduciary duties, IRS 
requirements, and interpretation of the financial statements.
    6. Consider and act on procedures and timetable for annual 
performance review of the President.
    7. Discuss with the Inspector General the process for assessment of 
his performance and other related issues.
    8. Consider and act on other business.
    9. Other public comment.
Closed Session
    10. Consider and act on possible recommendation to the Board to 
renew/extend and revise Helaine M. Barnett's contract of employment as 
President of the Corporation.
    11. Consider and act on motion to adjourn the meeting.

Board of Directors

Agenda

Open Session
    1. Approval of agenda.
    2. Approval of minutes of the Board's Open Session meeting of April 
26, 2008.
    3. Approval of minutes of the Board's Open Session telephonic 
meeting of May 27, 2008.
    4. Chairman's Report.
    5. Members' Reports.
    6. President's Report.
    7. Inspector General's Report.
    8. Consider and act on the report of the Provision for the Delivery 
of Legal Services Committee.
    9. Consider and act on the report of the Finance Committee.
    10. Consider and act on the report of the Operations and 
Regulations Committee.
    a. Consider and act on adoption of charter for the Board's 
Operations and Regulations Committee.
    11. Consider and act on the report of the Audit Committee.
    12. Consider and act on the report of the Performance Review 
Committee.
    a. Consider and act on whether to reconstitute the Board's 
Performance Review Committee as a new Committee on Governance and 
Performance Review.
    b. Consider and act on adoption of a charter for the Performance 
Review or, if the committee is reconstituted as per agenda item 
12a, for the Governance and Performance Review Committee.
    13. Consider and act on the report of the Board's Ad Hoc Committee.
    14. Consider and act on proposed Protocol for Board member access 
to Corporation records.
    15. Consider and act on review and update of the Corporation's 
five-year strategic plan.
    16. Consider and act on a resolution to recognize pro bono 
assistance of Lowenstein Sandler, PC.
    17. Public comment.
    18. Consider and act on other business.
    19. Consider and act on whether to authorize an executive session 
of the Board to address items listed below under Closed Session.
Closed Session
    20. Approval of minutes of the Board's Executive Session of April 
26, 2008.
    21. Consider and act on General Counsel's report on potential and 
pending litigation involving LSC.
    22. Consider and act on recommendation of the Performance Review 
Committee regarding possible renewal/extension and revision of Helaine 
M. Barnett's contract of employment as President of the Corporation.
    23. Consider and act on motion to adjourn meeting.

CONTACT PERSON FOR INFORMATION: Patricia D. Batie, Manager of Board 
Operations, at (202) 295-1500.

SPECIAL NEEDS: Upon request, meeting notices will be made available in 
alternate formats to accommodate visual and hearing impairments. 
Individuals who have a disability and need an accommodation to attend 
the meeting may notify Patricia D. Batie, at (202) 295-1500.

    Dated: July 24, 2008.
Victor M. Fortuno,
Vice President & General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 08-1470 Filed 7-24-08; 3:38 pm]
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