2020-11271. Request for Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Membership Applications

ACTION:

Notice; request for membership applications.

Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b), the United States Mint is accepting applications for appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as a member representing the interests of the general public in the coinage of the United States. The CCAC was established to:

Advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals produced by the United States Mint.

Advise the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places that the CCAC recommends to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made.

Make recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended.

Total membership consists of 11 voting members appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury:

One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her education, training, or experience as nationally or internationally recognized curator in the United States of a numismatic collection;

One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her experience in the medallic arts or sculpture;

One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her education, training, or experience in American history;

One person specially qualified by virtue of his or her education, training, or experience in numismatics;

Three persons who can represent the interests of the general public in the coinage of the United States; and

Four persons appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury on the basis of the recommendations by the House and Senate leadership.

Members are appointed for a term of four years. No individual may be appointed to the CCAC while serving as an officer or employee of the Federal Government. The individual must be a U.S. citizen.

The CCAC is subject to the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury. Meetings of the CCAC are open to the public and are held approximately four to six times per year. The United States Mint is responsible for providing the necessary support, technical services, and advice to the CCAC. CCAC members are not paid for their time or services, but, consistent with Federal Travel Regulations, members are reimbursed for their travel and lodging expenses to attend meetings. Members are Special Government Employees and are subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 CFR part 2653).

The United States Mint will review all submissions and will forward its recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury for appointment consideration. Candidates should include specific skills, abilities, talents, and credentials to support their applications and why they would be an appropriate choice to represent the general public's thoughts on United States coinage and medals. The United States Mint is interested in candidates who, in addition to their general interest in numismatics, have a demonstrated interest and commitment to actively participate in meetings and activities, and a demonstrated understanding of the role of the CCAC and the obligations of a Special Government Employee; possess demonstrated leadership skills in their fields of expertise or discipline; possess a demonstrated desire for public service and have a history of honorable professional and personal conduct, as well as successful standing in their communities; and who are free of professional, political, or financial interests that could negatively affect their ability to provide impartial advice.

Application Deadline: 5 p.m. (EDT), Friday, June 19, 2020.

Receipt of Applications: Any member of the public wishing to be considered for participation on the CCAC should submit a resume and cover letter describing his or her reasons for seeking and qualifications for membership, by email to [e-mail]. The deadline to email submissions is no later than 5 p.m. (EDT) on Friday, June 19, 2020. Because of the COVID-19 national emergency, the United States Mint will not be accepting applications by mail.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jennifer Warren, United States Mint Liaison to the CCAC; [e-mail] or 202-354-7208.

Eric Anderson,

Executive Secretary, United States Mint.