[Federal Register: January 14, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 9)] [Notices] [Page 2517-2518] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr14ja99-86] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Immigration and Naturalization Service [INS No. 1971-99] Announcement of District Advisory Council on Immigration Matters Fifth Meeting AGENCY: Immigration and Naturalization Service, Justice. ACTION: Notice of meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service) has established a District Advisory Council on Immigration Matters (DACOIM) to provide the New York District Director [[Page 2518]] of the Service with recommendations on ways to improve the response and reaction to customers in the local jurisdiction, and to develop new partnerships with local officials and community organizations to build and enhance a broader understanding of immigration policies and practices. The purpose of this notice is to announce the forthcoming meeting. DATES AND TIMES: The Fifth meeting of the DACOIM is scheduled for January 28, 1999, at 1 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Meeting Hall, 134 Jackson Street, Hempstead, New York, 11550. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Young, Designated Federal Officer, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 14-100, New York, New York, 10278, telephone: (212) 264-0736. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Meetings will be held tri-annually on the fourth Thursday during the months of January, May, and September 1999. Summary of Agenda The purpose of the meeting will be to conduct general business, review subcommittee reports, and facilitate public participation. The DACOIM will be chaired by Charles Troy, Assistant District Director for Management, New York District, Immigration and Naturalization Service. Public Participation The DACOIM meeting is open to the public, but advance notice of attendance is requested to ensure adequate seating. Persons planning to attend should notify the contact person at least two (2) days prior to the meeting. Members of the public may submit written statements at any time before or after the meeting for consideration by the DACOIM. Written statements should be sent to Susan Young, Designated Federal Officer, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 14-100, New York, New York, 10278, telephone: (212) 264-0736. Only written statements received by 5 p.m. on January 22, 1999, will be considered for presentation at the meeting. Minutes of the meeting can be obtained by contacting Susan Young, Designated Federal Officer, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 14-100, New York, New York, 10278, telephone: (212) 264-0736. Dated: January 8, 1999. Doris Meissner, Commissioner, Immigration and Naturalization Service. [FR Doc. 99-802 Filed 1-13-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-M