SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

All Board members serve without compensation, but may be allowed reimbursement for travel expenses, including per diem, authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5703 of the Federal Travel Regulation for persons employed intermittently in government service to attend meetings or conduct board-related business away from their homes or regular places of business.

Applications: Please note, individuals may not serve on more than one USDA Federal Advisory Committee. Individuals who are federally registered lobbyists, appointed to committees to exercise their own individual best judgment on behalf of the government ( e.g., as Special Government Employees), are ineligible to serve.

Applications from individuals from across the agricultural sector—including scientists, educators, producers, interest group advocates, and other industry experts, are welcome to self-nominate and apply for a vacant position on the Advisory Board. Applications for membership to the CDS should represent stakeholders and have knowledge of citrus industry opportunities and barriers, especially citrus diseases. All applicants will be carefully reviewed for their relevant experience, expertise, and leadership. Appointed members will serve one-, two-, or three-year terms to properly stagger term rotation. All applicants will be vetted before selection.

Instructions: To apply, submit the following: a resume/curriculum vitae (CV) (required); form AD-755 (required), a cover letter (optional); and letters of recommendation (optional). Resumes/CVs should be no longer than five (5) pages and should include the following information: the position for which you are applying; current and past organization affiliations; areas of expertise; education; career positions held; and any other notable, relevant positions held. Previous applicants/members who wish to be considered must reapply. The application may be found on the USDA website: www.usda.gov/​sites/​default/​files/​documents/​ad-755-advisory-committee-commodity-board-background-information.pdf.

Applicant Selection: Appointments to the NAREEE Advisory Board and its committees and subcommittees will be made by the Secretary of Agriculture. The selection is based on how well the applicants meet the required qualifications and the current needs of the Board and its committees/subcommittees. It is anticipated that the members will start serving on the Advisory Board and/or the subcommittee in Fiscal Year 2027.

USDA will consider Committee Membership appointments, to the extent practicable and consistent with applicable laws, to ensure the needs of all Americans are served.

Equal opportunity practices in accordance with USDA's policies will be followed in all appointments to the Committee. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). ( printed page 67813) Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information ( e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

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