83 FR 32689 - Millennium Challenge Corporation Advisory Council Notice of Open Meeting

MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 135 (July 13, 2018)

In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, MCC has refiled the charter for the MCC Advisory Council (``Advisory Council''), is hereby soliciting representative nominations for the 2018-2020 term. The Council serves MCC in a solely advisory capacity and provides insight regarding innovations in relevant sectors including technology, infrastructure and blended finance; perceived risks and opportunities in MCC partner countries; and evolving approaches to working in developing country contexts. The Advisory Council provides a platform for systematic engagement with the private sector and contributes to MCC's mission--to reduce poverty through sustainable, economic growth. MCC uses this advice, information and recommendations to inform compact development and implementation, and broaden public and private sector partnerships for more impact and leverage. The MCC Vice President of the Department of Compact Operations affirms that 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 83, Number 135 (Friday, July 13, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32689-32690]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-15053]


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MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

[MCC FR 18-08]


Millennium Challenge Corporation Advisory Council Notice of Open 
Meeting

AGENCY: Millennium Challenge Corporation.

ACTION: Renewal of the MCC Advisory Council and Call for Nominations 
for 2018-2020 Term.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, MCC has refiled the charter for the MCC Advisory Council 
(``Advisory Council''), is hereby soliciting representative nominations 
for the 2018-2020 term. The Council serves MCC in a solely advisory 
capacity and provides insight regarding innovations in relevant sectors 
including technology, infrastructure and blended

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finance; perceived risks and opportunities in MCC partner countries; 
and evolving approaches to working in developing country contexts. The 
Advisory Council provides a platform for systematic engagement with the 
private sector and contributes to MCC's mission--to reduce poverty 
through sustainable, economic growth. MCC uses this advice, information 
and recommendations to inform compact development and implementation, 
and broaden public and private sector partnerships for more impact and 
leverage. The MCC Vice President of the Department of Compact 
Operations affirms that 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 August 10, 2018. Further information about the 
nomination process is included below. MCC plans to host the first 
meeting of the 2018-2020 term of the MCC Advisory Council in Fall 2018. 
The Council will meet at least two 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 
[email protected] or mailed to Millennium Challenge 
Corporation, Attn: Beth Roberts, Designated Federal Officer, MCC 
Advisory Council, 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 US companies, the 
business community, advocacy organizations, non-profit organizations, 
foundations, and sectors including infrastructure, information and 
communications technology (ICT), and finance, as well as the 
environment and sustainable development. 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 of 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.

Thomas G. Hohenthaner,
VP/General Counsel and Corporate Secretary (Acting), Millennium 
Challenge Corporation.
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