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By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia D. Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Office of
Quality, Privacy and Risk, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for
Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Minority Veterans
ACTION:
Notice.
The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), Center for Minority
Veterans (CMV), is seeking nominations
of qualified candidates to be considered
for appointment as a member of the
Advisory Committee on Minority
Veterans (‘‘the Committee’’).
DATES: Nominations for membership on
the Committee must be received no later
than 5:00 p.m. EST on June 1, 2018.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be
mailed to the Center for Minority
Veterans, Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW (00M),
Washington, DC 20420 or faxed to (202)
273–7092.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Juanita J. Mullen and Mr. Dwayne
Campbell, Center for Minority Veterans,
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
Vermont Ave. NW (00M), Washington,
DC 20420, Telephone (202) 461–6191. A
copy of the Committee charter and list
of the current membership can be
obtained by contacting Ms. Mullen or by
accessing the website managed by CMV
at www.va.gov/
centerforminorityveterans/Advisory_
Committee.asp.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but
are not limited to:
(1) Advising the Secretary and
Congress on VA’s administration of
benefits and provisions of healthcare,
benefits, and services to minority
Veterans.
(2) Providing an Annual report to
congress outlining recommendations,
concerns and observations on VA’s
delivery of services to minority
Veterans.
(3) Meeting with VA officials, Veteran
Service Organizations, and other
stakeholders to assess the Department’s
efforts in providing benefits and
outreach to minority Veterans.
(4) Making periodic site visits and
holding town hall meetings with
Veterans to address their concerns.
SUMMARY:
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Management and support services for
the Committee are provided by the
Center for Minority Veterans (CMV).
Authority:The Committee was
established in accordance with 38
U.S.C. 544 (Pub. L. 103–446, Sec 510).
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 544, the
Committee advises the Secretary on the
administration of VA benefits and
services to minority Veterans; assesses
the needs of minority Veterans with
respect to such benefits; and evaluates
whether VA compensation, medical and
rehabilitation services, outreach, and
other programs are meeting those needs.
The Committee makes
recommendations to the Secretary
regarding such activities. Nominations
of qualified candidates are being sought
to fill upcoming vacancies on the
Committee.
Membership Criteria: CMV is
requesting nominations for upcoming
vacancies on the Committee. The
Committee is currently composed of 12
members, in addition to ex-officio
members. As required by statute, the
members of the Committee are
appointed by the Secretary from the
general public, including:
(1) Representatives of Veterans who
are minority group members;
(2) Individuals who are recognized
authorities in fields pertinent to the
needs of Veterans who are minority
group members;
(3) Veterans who are minority group
members and who have experience in a
military theater of operations;
(4) Veterans who are minority group
members and who do not have such
experience and;
(5) Women Veterans who are minority
group members recently separated from
active military service.
Section 544 defines ‘‘minority group
member’’ as an individual who is Asian
American, Black, Hispanic, Native
American (including American Indian,
Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian); or
Pacific-Islander American.
In accordance with Sec. 544, the
Secretary determines the number, terms
of service, and pay and allowances of
members of the Committee appointed by
the Secretary, except that a term of
service of any such member may not
exceed three years. The Secretary may
reappoint any member for additional
terms of service.
Professional Qualifications: In
addition to the criteria above, VA
seeks—
(1) Diversity in professional and
personal qualifications;
(2) Experience in military service and
military deployments (please identify
Branch of Service and Rank);
(3) Current work with Veterans;
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(4) Committee subject matter
expertise;
(5) Experience working in large and
complex organizations;
Requirements for Nomination
Submission: Nominations should be
type written (one nomination per
nominator). Nomination package 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 Committee; (2)
the nominee’s contact information,
including name, mailing address,
telephone numbers, and email address;
(3) the nominee’s curriculum vitae, and
(4) a summary of the nominee’s
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experience and qualification relative to
the professional qualifications criteria
listed above.
Individuals selected for appointment
to the Committee shall be invited to
serve a two-year term. Committee
members will receive a stipend for
attending Committee meetings,
including per diem and reimbursement
for travel expenses incurred.
The Department makes every effort to
ensure that the membership of its
Federal advisory committees is fairly
balanced in terms of points of view
represented and the committee’s
function. Every effort is made to ensure
that a broad representation of
geographic areas, males & females, racial
and ethnic minority groups, and the
disabled are given consideration for
membership. Appointment to this
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Committee shall be made without
discrimination because of a person’s
race, color, religion, sex (including
gender identity, transgender status,
sexual orientation, and pregnancy),
national origin, age, disability, or
genetic information. 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 16, 2018.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Minority Veterans
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Center for Minority
Veterans (CMV), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be
considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on
Minority Veterans (``the Committee'').
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no
later than 5:00 p.m. EST on June 1, 2018.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to the Center for Minority
Veterans, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW (00M),
Washington, DC 20420 or faxed to (202) 273-7092.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Juanita J. Mullen and Mr. Dwayne
Campbell, Center for Minority Veterans, Department of Veterans Affairs,
810 Vermont Ave. NW (00M), Washington, DC 20420, Telephone (202) 461-
6191. A copy of the Committee charter and list of the current
membership can be obtained by contacting Ms. Mullen or by accessing the
website managed by CMV at www.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/Advisory_Committee.asp.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
(1) Advising the Secretary and Congress on VA's administration of
benefits and provisions of healthcare, benefits, and services to
minority Veterans.
(2) Providing an Annual report to congress outlining
recommendations, concerns and observations on VA's delivery of services
to minority Veterans.
(3) Meeting with VA officials, Veteran Service Organizations, and
other stakeholders to assess the Department's efforts in providing
benefits and outreach to minority Veterans.
(4) Making periodic site visits and holding town hall meetings with
Veterans to address their concerns.
Management and support services for the Committee are provided by
the Center for Minority Veterans (CMV).
Authority:The Committee was established in accordance with 38
U.S.C. 544 (Pub. L. 103-446, Sec 510). In accordance with 38 U.S.C.
544, the Committee advises the Secretary on the administration of VA
benefits and services to minority Veterans; assesses the needs of
minority Veterans with respect to such benefits; and evaluates whether
VA compensation, medical and rehabilitation services, outreach, and
other programs are meeting those needs. The Committee makes
recommendations to the Secretary regarding such activities. Nominations
of qualified candidates are being sought to fill upcoming vacancies on
the Committee.
Membership Criteria: CMV is requesting nominations for upcoming
vacancies on the Committee. The Committee is currently composed of 12
members, in addition to ex-officio members. As required by statute, the
members of the Committee are appointed by the Secretary from the
general public, including:
(1) Representatives of Veterans who are minority group members;
(2) Individuals who are recognized authorities in fields pertinent
to the needs of Veterans who are minority group members;
(3) Veterans who are minority group members and who have experience
in a military theater of operations;
(4) Veterans who are minority group members and who do not have
such experience and;
(5) Women Veterans who are minority group members recently
separated from active military service.
Section 544 defines ``minority group member'' as an individual who
is Asian American, Black, Hispanic, Native American (including American
Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian); or Pacific-Islander
American.
In accordance with Sec. 544, the Secretary determines the number,
terms of service, and pay and allowances of members of the Committee
appointed by the Secretary, except that a term of service of any such
member may not exceed three years. The Secretary may reappoint any
member for additional terms of service.
Professional Qualifications: In addition to the criteria above, VA
seeks--
(1) Diversity in professional and personal qualifications;
(2) Experience in military service and military deployments (please
identify Branch of Service and Rank);
(3) Current work with Veterans;
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(4) Committee subject matter expertise;
(5) Experience working in large and complex organizations;
Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nominations should be type
written (one nomination per nominator). Nomination package 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 Committee; (2) the nominee's contact information,
including name, mailing address, telephone numbers, and email address;
(3) the nominee's curriculum vitae, and (4) a summary of the nominee's
experience and qualification relative to the professional
qualifications criteria listed above.
Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee shall be
invited to serve a two-year term. Committee members will receive a
stipend for attending Committee meetings, including per diem and
reimbursement for travel expenses incurred.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
its Federal advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points
of view represented and the committee's function. Every effort is made
to ensure that a broad representation of geographic areas, males &
females, racial and ethnic minority groups, and the disabled are given
consideration for membership. Appointment to this Committee shall be
made without discrimination because of a person's race, color,
religion, sex (including gender identity, transgender status, sexual
orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or
genetic information. 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 16, 2018.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
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