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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for
Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on the Readjustment of
Veterans
ACTION:
Notice.
The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), Readjustment Counseling
Service (RCS), is seeking nominations of
qualified candidates to be considered
for appointment as a member of the
Advisory Committee on the
Readjustment of Veterans (‘‘the
Committee’’) for the 2020 membership
cycle.
SUMMARY:
Nominations for membership on
the Committee must be received by
August 12, 2020, no later than 4:00 p.m.,
eastern standard time. Packages
received after this time will not be
considered for the current membership
cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages
should be sent to the VA Readjustment
Counseling Service, by email
(recommended) or mail. Please see
contact information below: VA
Readjustment Counseling Service
(10RCS), Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20420,
VHA10RCSAction@va.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sherry Moravy and/or Richard Barbato,
Readjustment Counseling Service
(10RCS), Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20420, Telephone 734–
222–4319.
DATES:
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In
carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but
are not limited to providing a
Congressionally-mandated report to the
Secretary each year, which includes:
(1) An assessment of the needs of
Veterans with respect to readjustment to
civilian life;
(2) A review of the programs and
activities of the Department designed to
meet such needs; and
(3) Such recommendations (including
recommendations for administrative
and legislative action) as the Committee
considers appropriate.
The Committee may also submit to
the Secretary such other reports and
recommendations as the Committee
considers appropriate. Management and
support services for the Committee are
provided by the VA Readjustment
Counseling Service (RCS).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority: The Committee was established
in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 545 and
operates under the provisions of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5
U.S.C. App. 2. In accordance with 38 U.S.C.
545, the Committee advises the Secretary on
the provision by VA of benefits and services
to assist Veterans in the readjustment to
civilian life. In carrying out this duty, the
Committee shall take into special account the
needs of Veterans who served in combat
theaters of operation. In accordance with the
Statute and the Committee’s current charter,
the majority of the membership ship consist
on non-Federal employees appointed by the
Secretary from the general public, serving as
special government employees.
The Secretary appoints Committee
members and determines the length of
terms in which the Committee members
serve. A term of service for any member
may not exceed 2 years. However, the
Secretary can reappoint members for
additional terms. Each year, there are
several vacancies on the Committee, as
members’ terms expire.
Membership Criteria: The Committee
is currently composed of 12 members.
By statute, Committee consists of
members appointed by the Secretary
from the general public, including
individuals who have demonstrated
civic or professional achievement; and
have experience with the provision of
Veterans benefits and services by VA.
The membership will include: (1)
Individuals from a wide variety of
geographic areas and ethnic
backgrounds; (2) individuals from
Veterans service organizations; (3)
individuals with combat experience;
and (4) women.
In addition to the criteria above, VA
seeks—
(1) diversity in professional and
personal qualifications;
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(2) experience in military service and
military deployments (please identify
Branch of Service and Rank);
(3) current work with Veterans;
(4) committee subject matter
expertise; and
(5) experience working in large and
complex organizations.
The Committee meets at least two
times annually, which may include a
site visit to a VA field location. In
accordance with Federal Travel
Regulation, VA will cover travel
expenses—to include per diem—for all
members of the Committee, for any
travel associated with official
Committee duties. A copy of the
Committee’s most resent charter and a
list of the current membership can be
found at https://www.va.gov/
ADVISORY/Advisory_Committee_on_
the_Readjusment_of_Veterans_
Statutory.asp.
In accordance with recently revised
guidance regarding the ban on lobbyists
serving as members of advisory boards
and commissions, Federally-registered
lobbyists are prohibited from serving on
Federal advisory committees in an
individual capacity. Additional
information regarding this issue can be
found at www.federalregister.gov/
articles/2014/08/13/2014-19140/
revised-guidance-on-appointment-oflobbyists-to-federal-advisorycommittees-boardsand-commissions.
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Requirements for Nomination
Submission
Nomination packages (one
nomination per nominator) must be
typed (12-point font) and include: (1) A
cover letter from the nominee, and (2)
a current resume that is no more than
four pages in length. The cover letter
must summarize: The nominees’ interest
in serving on the committee and
contributions she/he can make to the
work of the committee; any relevant
Veterans service activities she/he is
currently engaged in; the military
branch affiliation and timeframe of
military service (if applicable). To
promote inclusion and demographic
balance of membership, please include
as much information related to the
nominee’s race, national origin,
disability status, or any other factors
that may give the individual a diverse
perspective on Veteran readjustment
Veterans. Finally, the cover letter must
include the nominee’s complete contact
information (name, address, email
address, and phone number); and a
statement confirming that she/he is not
a Federally-registered lobbyist. The
resume should show professional and/
or work experience, and Veterans
service involvement—especially service
that involves combat Veterans’ and
Active Duty service members’ issues.
Self-nominations are acceptable. Any
letters of nomination from organizations
or other individuals must accompany
the package, when it is submitted.
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Letters of nomination submitted without
a complete nomination package will not
be considered. Do not submit a package,
without the nominee’s consent or
awareness.
The Department makes every effort to
ensure that the membership of its
advisory committees is fairly balanced,
in terms of points of view represented.
In the review process, consideration is
given to nominees’ potential to address
the Committee’s demographic needs
(regional representation, race/ethnicity
representation, professional expertise,
war era service, gender, former enlisted
or officer status, branch of service, etc.).
Other considerations to promote a
balanced membership include longevity
of military service, significant
deployment experience, ability to
handle complex issues, experience
running large organizations, and ability
to contribute to the gender-specific
health care and benefits needs of combat
Veterans and Active Duty service
members.
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: June 26, 2020.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Readjustment
Counseling Service (RCS), is seeking nominations of qualified
candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory
Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans (``the Committee'') for the
2020 membership cycle.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by
August 12, 2020, no later than 4:00 p.m., eastern standard time.
Packages received after this time will not be considered for the
current membership cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages should be sent to the VA
Readjustment Counseling Service, by email (recommended) or mail. Please
see contact information below: VA Readjustment Counseling Service
(10RCS), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20420, [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sherry Moravy and/or Richard Barbato,
Readjustment Counseling Service (10RCS), Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20420, Telephone 734-222-
4319.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing a
Congressionally-mandated report to the Secretary each year, which
includes:
(1) An assessment of the needs of Veterans with respect to
readjustment to civilian life;
(2) A review of the programs and activities of the Department
designed to meet such needs; and
(3) Such recommendations (including recommendations for
administrative and legislative action) as the Committee considers
appropriate.
The Committee may also submit to the Secretary such other reports
and recommendations as the Committee considers appropriate. Management
and support services for the Committee are provided by the VA
Readjustment Counseling Service (RCS).
Authority: The Committee was established in accordance with 38
U.S.C. 545 and operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. In accordance with 38
U.S.C. 545, the Committee advises the Secretary on the provision by
VA of benefits and services to assist Veterans in the readjustment
to civilian life. In carrying out this duty, the Committee shall
take into special account the needs of Veterans who served in combat
theaters of operation. In accordance with the Statute and the
Committee's current charter, the majority of the membership ship
consist on non-Federal employees appointed by the Secretary from the
general public, serving as special government employees.
The Secretary appoints Committee members and determines the length
of terms in which the Committee members serve. A term of service for
any member may not exceed 2 years. However, the Secretary can reappoint
members for additional terms. Each year, there are several vacancies on
the Committee, as members' terms expire.
Membership Criteria: The Committee is currently composed of 12
members. By statute, Committee consists of members appointed by the
Secretary from the general public, including individuals who have
demonstrated civic or professional achievement; and have experience
with the provision of Veterans benefits and services by VA.
The membership will include: (1) Individuals from a wide variety of
geographic areas and ethnic backgrounds; (2) individuals from Veterans
service organizations; (3) individuals with combat experience; and (4)
women.
In addition to the criteria above, VA seeks--
(1) diversity in professional and personal qualifications;
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(2) experience in military service and military deployments (please
identify Branch of Service and Rank);
(3) current work with Veterans;
(4) committee subject matter expertise; and
(5) experience working in large and complex organizations.
The Committee meets at least two times annually, which may include
a site visit to a VA field location. In accordance with Federal Travel
Regulation, VA will cover travel expenses--to include per diem--for all
members of the Committee, for any travel associated with official
Committee duties. A copy of the Committee's most resent charter and a
list of the current membership can be found at https://www.va.gov/ADVISORY/Advisory_Committee_on_the_Readjusment_of_Veterans_Statutory.asp.
In accordance with recently revised guidance regarding the ban on
lobbyists serving as members of advisory boards and commissions,
Federally-registered lobbyists are prohibited from serving on Federal
advisory committees in an individual capacity. Additional information
regarding this issue can be found at www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/08/13/2014-19140/revised-guidance-on-appointment-of-lobbyists-to-federal-advisory-committees-boardsand-commissions.
Requirements for Nomination Submission
Nomination packages (one nomination per nominator) must be typed
(12-point font) and include: (1) A cover letter from the nominee, and
(2) a current resume that is no more than four pages in length. The
cover letter must summarize: The nominees' interest in serving on the
committee and contributions she/he can make to the work of the
committee; any relevant Veterans service activities she/he is currently
engaged in; the military branch affiliation and timeframe of military
service (if applicable). To promote inclusion and demographic balance
of membership, please include as much information related to the
nominee's race, national origin, disability status, or any other
factors that may give the individual a diverse perspective on Veteran
readjustment Veterans. Finally, the cover letter must include the
nominee's complete contact information (name, address, email address,
and phone number); and a statement confirming that she/he is not a
Federally-registered lobbyist. The resume should show professional and/
or work experience, and Veterans service involvement--especially
service that involves combat Veterans' and Active Duty service members'
issues. Self-nominations are acceptable. Any letters of nomination from
organizations or other individuals must accompany the package, when it
is submitted. Letters of nomination submitted without a complete
nomination package will not be considered. Do not submit a package,
without the nominee's consent or awareness.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
its advisory committees is fairly balanced, in terms of points of view
represented. In the review process, consideration is given to nominees'
potential to address the Committee's demographic needs (regional
representation, race/ethnicity representation, professional expertise,
war era service, gender, former enlisted or officer status, branch of
service, etc.). Other considerations to promote a balanced membership
include longevity of military service, significant deployment
experience, ability to handle complex issues, experience running large
organizations, and ability to contribute to the gender-specific health
care and benefits needs of combat Veterans and Active Duty service
members.
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: June 26, 2020.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
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