Sunshine Act Meeting, 72842-72843 [2010-29888]

Download as PDF 72842 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 227 / Friday, November 26, 2010 / Notices in the Federal Register of November 4, 2010 at 75 FR 68007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory Green (202) 693–4734 Signed in Washington, DC, this 19th day of November 2010. John M. McWilliam, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service. 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 Kathleen Connors at (202) 295–1500 or FR_NOTICE_QUESTIONS@lsc.gov. SPECIAL NEEDS: Dated: November 22, 2010. Patricia D. Batie, Corporate Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–29746 Filed 11–24–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–79–P be made available on the MSPB’s Web site. The research topics are listed below, organized into six broad areas of related research. Further description of these topics is available on the MSPB’s Web site at https://www.mspb.gov. The public can provide comments on the proposed research agenda by e-mailing research.agenda@mspb.gov. Comments will be accepted through December 31, 2010. [FR Doc. 2010–29885 Filed 11–23–10; 11:15 am] Hiring and Assessment BILLING CODE 7050–01–P LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION 1. Recruiting and Hiring with USAJOBS 2. The First Hurdle: Winnowing the Applicant Pool 3. Self-Assessment of Performance and Qualifications 4. Personality Assessments and Federal Hiring 5. How Do Selecting Officials Make Hiring Decisions? 6. Choosing Between Internal and External Hiring Sunshine Act Meeting; Notice The Legal Services Corporation Board of Directors’ Search Committee for LSC President (‘‘Search Committee’’ or ‘‘Committee’’) will meet on November 29, 2010. The meeting will begin at 12 p.m. (Eastern Time) and continue until conclusion of the Committee’s agenda. LOCATION: Sidley and Austin, LLP, 1501 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. STATUS OF MEETING: Closed. The meeting of the Search Committee will be closed to the public pursuant to a vote of the Board of Directors authorizing the Committee to interview select candidates for the position of LSC President. [No new paragraph here] Such closure is authorized by the relevant provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act [5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6)] and LSC’s implementing regulation 45 CFR 1622.5(e).1 The transcript of any portions of the closed session falling within the relevant provision of the Government in Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6), and LSC’s implementing regulation, 45 CFR 1622.5(e), will not be available for public inspection. The transcript of any portions not falling within either of these provisions will be available for public inspection. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES TIME AND DATE: Closed Session 1. Approval of Agenda. 2. Review of applications regarding candidates for the position of LSC President. 3. Consider and act on other business. 4. Consider and act on adjournment of meeting. CONTACT PERSON FOR INFORMATION: Kathleen Connors, Executive Assistant to the President, at (202) 295–1500. Questions may be sent by electronic mail to FR_NOTICE_QUESTIONS@lsc.gov. 1 45 CFR 1622.5(e) protects information the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:32 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 223001 MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD Sunshine Act Meeting AGENCY: Merit Systems Protection Board. ACTION: Notice. Notice is hereby given of the scheduling of a Sunshine Act Meeting on the proposed 2011–2013 research agenda of the Merit Systems Protection Board’s Office of Policy and Evaluation. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at 10 a.m. PLACE: Surface Transportation Board, First Floor Hearing Room, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423. STATUS: Open. FOR FUTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Shugrue, Deputy Director, Office of Policy and Evaluation, Merit Systems Protection Board, 1615 M Street, NW., Washington, DC 20419; (202) 653–6772, ext. 1350; research.agenda@mspb.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552(b)), and in accordance with the Merit Systems Protection Board’s (‘‘MSPB’’ or ‘‘Board’’) regulations at 5 CFR 1206.1–12, the MSPB will hold a meeting on the research activities proposed for inclusion in the next threeyear cycle of studies to be conducted by MSPB’s Office of Policy and Evaluation (‘‘OPE’’). The MSPB has statutory responsibility to conduct objective, nonpartisan studies that assess and evaluate Federal merit systems policies, operations, and practices. See 5 U.S.C. 1204(a)(3). Earlier this year, MSPB stakeholders were invited to provide feedback and ideas for the research agenda. During this meeting, OPE staff will present the 29 proposed study topics to the Board Members. In addition, several key stakeholders are invited to present their views on the research topics at the meeting. A recording of the meeting will SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Supervision and Leadership 7. Recruiting for the Senior Executive Service 8. Supervisor Selection: Assessment Tools and Selection 9. Supervisors’ Perceptions of Their Role, Skills, Motivation and Training Needs 10. Appropriate Use of Supervisory Authority 11. Dual Career Tracks for Supervisors and Technical Specialists 12. Leadership in Public Service: Politics and Policy Defending Merit 13. Merit System Principles Education 14. Clean Records and the Public Interest 15. Treatment of Temporary Employees 16. Employment of Persons with Disabilities in the Federal Government 17. Workplace Violence 18. Focus on Veterans’ Hiring Focus on the Office of Personnel Management 19. Hiring Reform 20. OPM Oversight in a Decentralized Civil Service 21. Issues with the Federal Classification System 22. Can We Learn More From Demonstration Projects? Performance Management 23. What Is—and How Do You Measure—Job Performance? 24. The Extra Mile: Employee Engagement and High Performance 25. Awards Programs E:\FR\FM\26NON1.SGM 26NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 227 / Friday, November 26, 2010 / Notices Building an Effective Workforce NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION 26. The Human Resources Workforce: Rising to the Challenge? 27. Building Effective Partnerships Between Management and Unions 28. Technology in the Workplace: What Do We Expect of Employees? 29. Challenges of the Aging Workforce National Science Board; Sunshine Act Meetings; Notice The public is welcome to attend this meeting for the sole purpose of observation. Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to attend this event should direct the request to the MSPB Director of Equal Employment Opportunity at (202) 653– 6772, ext. 1194 or V/TDD 1–800–877– 8339 (Federal Relay Service). All such requests should be made at least one week in advance of the meeting. William D. Spencer, Clerk of the Board. [FR Doc. 2010–29888 Filed 11–23–10; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 7400–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Advisory Committee for Cyberinfrastructure; Notice of Meeting srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: Name: Advisory Committee for Cyberinfrastructure (25150). Date and Time: December 8, 2010, 8:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.; December 9, 2010, 8:30 a.m.– 11:45 p.m. Place: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 1235, Arlington, VA 22230. Type of Meeting: Open. Contact Person: Kristen Oberright, Office of the Director, Office of Cyberinfrastructure (OD/OCI), National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1145, Arlington, VA 22230, Telephone: 703–292–8970. Minutes: May be obtained from the contact person listed above. Purpose of Meeting: To advise NSF on the impact of its policies, programs and activities on the CI community. To provide advice to the Director/NSF on issues related to longrange planning, and to form ad hoc subcommittees to carry out needed studies and tasks. Agenda: Report from the Director. Discussion of CI research initiatives, education, diversity, workforce issues in CI and long-range funding outlook. Dated: November 22, 2010. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–29747 Filed 11–24–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:32 Nov 24, 2010 Jkt 223001 72843 Dana Topousis, dtopousi@nsf.gov, (703) 292– 7750. MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED: PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONTACT: The National Science Board, pursuant to NSF regulations (45 CFR part 614), the National Science Foundation Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1862n–5), and the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), hereby gives notice in regard to the scheduling of meetings for the transaction of National Science Board business and other matters specified, as follows: AGENCY HOLDING MEETING: National Science Board. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at 8 a.m.; and Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 8 a.m. PLACE: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 1235, Arlington, VA 22230. All visitors must report to the NSF visitor desk at the 9th and N. Stuart Streets entrance to receive a visitor’s badge. Public visitors must arrange for a visitor’s badge in advance. 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Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Open Session: 8 a.m.–8:05 a.m., Room 1235 Committee on Science and Engineering Indicators (SEI) Open Session: 8:05 a.m.–9:50 a.m., Room 1235 • Approval of Minutes. • Chairman’s Remarks. • Discussion of key dates and activities for production of Science and Engineering Indicators 2012 Digest. • Discussion and Approval of Science and Engineering Indicators 2012 Narrative Chapter Outlines. • Selection of Lead Chapter Reviewers. • Electronic Distribution of Initial Chapter Drafts for Board Review. • Update on Graphic Design Review of State Chapter. • Update on SBE Expert Workshops on Measuring Public Scientific Knowledge and Understanding. • SRS Data Development Activities. • Chairman’s Summary. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 227 (Friday, November 26, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72842-72843]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-29888]


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MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD


Sunshine Act Meeting

AGENCY: Merit Systems Protection Board.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the scheduling of a Sunshine Act 
Meeting on the proposed 2011-2013 research agenda of the Merit Systems 
Protection Board's Office of Policy and Evaluation.

DATE AND TIME:  Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at 10 a.m.

PLACE:  Surface Transportation Board, First Floor Hearing Room, 395 E 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423.

STATUS:  Open.

FOR FUTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Laura Shugrue, Deputy Director, Office 
of Policy and Evaluation, Merit Systems Protection Board, 1615 M 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20419; (202) 653-6772, ext. 1350; 
research.agenda@mspb.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Government in the Sunshine 
Act (5 U.S.C. 552(b)), and in accordance with the Merit Systems 
Protection Board's (``MSPB'' or ``Board'') regulations at 5 CFR 1206.1-
12, the MSPB will hold a meeting on the research activities proposed 
for inclusion in the next three-year cycle of studies to be conducted 
by MSPB's Office of Policy and Evaluation (``OPE''). The MSPB has 
statutory responsibility to conduct objective, non-partisan studies 
that assess and evaluate Federal merit systems policies, operations, 
and practices. See 5 U.S.C. 1204(a)(3).
    Earlier this year, MSPB stakeholders were invited to provide 
feedback and ideas for the research agenda. During this meeting, OPE 
staff will present the 29 proposed study topics to the Board Members. 
In addition, several key stakeholders are invited to present their 
views on the research topics at the meeting. A recording of the meeting 
will be made available on the MSPB's Web site.
    The research topics are listed below, organized into six broad 
areas of related research. Further description of these topics is 
available on the MSPB's Web site at https://www.mspb.gov. The public can 
provide comments on the proposed research agenda by e-mailing 
research.agenda@mspb.gov. Comments will be accepted through December 
31, 2010.

Hiring and Assessment

    1. Recruiting and Hiring with USAJOBS
    2. The First Hurdle: Winnowing the Applicant Pool
    3. Self-Assessment of Performance and Qualifications
    4. Personality Assessments and Federal Hiring
    5. How Do Selecting Officials Make Hiring Decisions?
    6. Choosing Between Internal and External Hiring

Supervision and Leadership

    7. Recruiting for the Senior Executive Service
    8. Supervisor Selection: Assessment Tools and Selection
    9. Supervisors' Perceptions of Their Role, Skills, Motivation and 
Training Needs
    10. Appropriate Use of Supervisory Authority
    11. Dual Career Tracks for Supervisors and Technical Specialists
    12. Leadership in Public Service: Politics and Policy

Defending Merit

    13. Merit System Principles Education
    14. Clean Records and the Public Interest
    15. Treatment of Temporary Employees
    16. Employment of Persons with Disabilities in the Federal 
Government
    17. Workplace Violence
    18. Focus on Veterans' Hiring

Focus on the Office of Personnel Management

    19. Hiring Reform
    20. OPM Oversight in a Decentralized Civil Service
    21. Issues with the Federal Classification System
    22. Can We Learn More From Demonstration Projects?

Performance Management

    23. What Is--and How Do You Measure--Job Performance?
    24. The Extra Mile: Employee Engagement and High Performance
    25. Awards Programs

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Building an Effective Workforce

    26. The Human Resources Workforce: Rising to the Challenge?
    27. Building Effective Partnerships Between Management and Unions
    28. Technology in the Workplace: What Do We Expect of Employees?
    29. Challenges of the Aging Workforce

    The public is welcome to attend this meeting for the sole purpose 
of observation. Persons with disabilities who require reasonable 
accommodation to attend this event should direct the request to the 
MSPB Director of Equal Employment Opportunity at (202) 653-6772, ext. 
1194 or V/TDD 1-800-877-8339 (Federal Relay Service). All such requests 
should be made at least one week in advance of the meeting.

William D. Spencer,
Clerk of the Board.
[FR Doc. 2010-29888 Filed 11-23-10; 11:15 am]
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