81 FR 38736 - Establishment of MCC Advisory Council and Call for Nominations

MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 114 (June 14, 2016)

In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C.--App., MCC intends to establish the MCC Advisory Council (``Advisory Council''), and is hereby soliciting representative nominations. The Council shall serve MCC in a solely advisory capacity and provide insight regarding innovations in infrastructure, technology and sustainability; perceived risks and opportunities in MCC partner countries; new financing mechanisms for developing country contexts; and shared value approaches. The Advisory Council will provide a platform for systematic engagement with the private sector and contribute to MCC's mission--to reduce poverty through sustainable, economic growth. MCC will use the advice, information and recommendations provided by the Advisory Council to inform compact development and broaden and deepen public and private sector partnerships for more impact and leverage. The MCC Vice President of Compact Operations affirms that the creation of the Advisory Council is necessary and in the public interest. The Advisory Council is seeking members representing a diverse group of private sector organizations with expertise in infrastructure, business and finance, and technology, particularly in the countries and regions where MCC operates. Additional information about MCC and its portfolio can be found at www.mcc.gov.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 114 (Tuesday, June 14, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38736-38737]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-14075]


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MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

[MCC FR 16-01]


Establishment of MCC Advisory Council and Call for Nominations

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C.--App., MCC intends to establish the MCC 
Advisory Council (``Advisory Council''), and is hereby soliciting 
representative nominations. The Council shall serve MCC in a solely 
advisory capacity and provide insight regarding innovations in 
infrastructure, technology and sustainability; perceived risks and 
opportunities in MCC partner countries; new financing mechanisms for 
developing country contexts; and shared value approaches. The Advisory 
Council will provide a platform for systematic engagement with the 
private sector and contribute to MCC's mission--to reduce poverty 
through sustainable, economic growth. MCC will use the advice, 
information and recommendations provided by the Advisory Council to 
inform compact development and broaden and deepen public and private 
sector partnerships for more impact and leverage. The MCC Vice 
President of Compact Operations affirms that the creation of the 
Advisory Council is necessary and in the public interest.
    The Advisory Council is seeking members representing a diverse 
group of private sector organizations with expertise in infrastructure, 
business and finance, and technology, particularly in the countries and 
regions where MCC operates. Additional information about MCC and its 
portfolio can be found at www.mcc.gov.

DATES: Nominations for Advisory Council members must be received on or 
before 5 p.m. EDT on July 8, 2016. Further information about the 
nomination process is included below. MCC plans to host the first MCC 
Advisory Council meeting in the fall of 2016. Starting in 2017, the 
Council will

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meet up to four times a year in Washington, DC or via video/
teleconferencing.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: All nomination materials or requests 
for additional information should be emailed to MCC's Advisory Council 
Management Officer, Beth Roberts at [email protected] or 
mailed to Millennium Challenge Corporation, Attn: Beth Roberts, 1099 
14th St. NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Council shall consist of not 
more than twenty-five (25) individuals who are recognized thought 
leaders, business leaders and experts representing U.S. companies, the 
business community, advocacy organizations, non-governmental 
organizations, non-profit organizations, foundations, and industry 
sectors including infrastructure, information and communications 
technology, industry/manufacturing and finance, as well as sustainable 
development/environment. Qualified individuals may self-nominate or be 
nominated by any individual or organization. To be considered for the 
Advisory Council, nominators should submit the following information:
     Name, title, organization and relevant contact information 
(including phone and email address) of the individual under 
consideration;
     A letter, on organization letterhead, containing a brief 
description why the nominee should be considered for membership;
     Short biography of nominee including professional and 
academic credentials; Please do not send company, trade association, or 
organization brochures or any other information. Materials submitted 
should total two pages or less. Should more information be needed, MCC 
staff will contact the nominee, obtain information from the nominee's 
past affiliations, or obtain information from publicly available 
sources.
    All members of the Advisory Council will be independent of the 
agency, representing the views and interests of their respective 
industry or area of expertise, and not as Special Government employees. 
All members shall serve without compensation.
    Nominees selected for appointment to the Advisory Council will be 
notified by return email and receive a letter of appointment. A 
selection team comprised of representatives from several MCC 
departments will review the nomination packages. The selection team 
will make recommendations regarding membership to the Vice President 
for Compact Operations based on criteria including:
    (1) Professional or academic expertise, experience, and knowledge; 
(2) stakeholder representation; (3) availability and willingness to 
serve; and (4) skills working collaboratively on committees and 
advisory panels. Based upon the selection team's recommendations, the 
Vice President for Compact Operations will select representatives. In 
the selection of members for the Advisory Council, MCC will seek to 
ensure a balanced representation and consider a cross-section of those 
directly affected, interested, and qualified, as appropriate to the 
nature and functions of the Advisory Council.
    Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race, 
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical 
disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.

    Dated: June 8, 2016.
Sarah E. Fandell,
VP/General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Millennium Challenge 
Corporation.
[FR Doc. 2016-14075 Filed 6-13-16; 8:45 am]
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