Request for Nominations: Census Bureau Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Populations Advisory Committee

The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is requesting nominations of individuals to the Census Advisory Committee (CAC) on the Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Populations. The Census Bureau will consider nominations received in response to this notice, as well as from other sources.
 
Membership
 
1. Members are appointed by and serve at the discretion of the Secretary of Commerce. They are appointed to the nine-member Committee for a period of three years.

2. Members will be re-evaluated at the conclusion of the three-year term with the prospect of renewal, pending meeting attendance, administrative compliance, advisory committee needs, and the Secretary's concurrence.

Committee members are selected in accordance with applicable Department of Commerce (DOC) guidelines. The Committee aims to have a balanced representation, considering such factors as:

• geography,
• gender,
• technical expertise,
• community involvement, and
• knowledge of census procedures and activities.

The Committee aims to include members from diverse backgrounds, including:

• state and local governments,
• academia,
• media,
• research,
• community-based organizations, and
• the private sector.

No employee of the federal government can serve as a member of the Committee. Meeting attendance and active participation in the activities of the Advisory Committee are essential for sustained Committee membership, as well as submission of required
annual financial disclosure statements.

DATES: Please submit nominations by December 3, 2008.