90 FR 89 pgs. 19792-19793 - Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board
Type: NOTICEVolume: 90Number: 89Pages: 19792 - 19793
Pages: 19792, 19793FR document: [FR Doc. 2025-08153 Filed 5-8-25; 8:45 am]
Agency: Veterans Affairs Department
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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.
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 vaadvisorycmte@va.gov 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 Chihung.szeto@va.gov.
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 https://www.losangeles.va.gov/masterplan/.
Authority: The Board is a statutory committee established as required by section 2(i) of the West LA Leasing Act.
[top] 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
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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