2016-14075. Establishment of MCC Advisory Council and Call for Nominations

ACTION:

Notice.

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 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 [e-mail] 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.