[Federal Register: November 5, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 214)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

 
Request for Nominations to Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and 
Government Entities

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Tax Exempt and Government 
Entities Division.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting nominations 
for members to serve on the Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and 
Government Entities (ACT). Nominations will be accepted for the 
following vacancies which will occur in May 2004: two (2) employee 
plans; two (2) exempt organizations; one (1) federal, state, and local 
governments; two (2) Indian tribal governments; and one (1) tax exempt 
bonds. To ensure appropriate balance of membership, final selection 
from qualified candidates will be determined based on experience, 
qualifications, and other expertise.
    Due Date: Written nominations must be received on or before 
December 5, 2003.
    Application: Nominations should include Name; Other name(s) used 
and date(s) (required for FBI check); Date of Birth (required for FBI 
check); City and State of Birth (required for FBI check); Current 
Address; Telephone and Fax Numbers; and E-mail address, if any. 
Nominations should also describe and document the proposed member's 
qualifications for membership on the ACT. Nominations should also 
specify the vacancy for which they wish to be considered.

ADDRESSES: Send all applications to: Steven Pyrek; Director, TE/GE 
Communications and Liaison; 1111 Constitution Ave., NW.--SE:T:CL Penn 
Bldg; Washington, DC 20224; Fax: (202) 283-9956 (not a toll-free number); E-mail: steve.j.pyrek@irs.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Trevino, (202) 283-9950 (not a toll-free number), or by email at rick.trevino@irs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    The Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT), 
governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law No. 92-463, 
is an organized public forum for discussion of relevant employee plans, 
exempt organizations, tax-exempt bonds, and state, local, and Indian 
tribal government issues between officials of the IRS and 
representatives of the above communities. The ACT also enables the IRS 
to receive regular input with respect to the development and 
implementation of IRS policy concerning these communities. ACT members 
present the interested public's observations about current or proposed 
IRS policies, programs, and procedures, as well as suggest 
improvements.
    ACT members shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury and 
shall serve for two-year terms. Terms can be extended in one-year 
increments, not to exceed two years. ACT members will not be paid for 
their time or services. ACT members will be reimbursed for their 
travel-related expenses to attend working sessions and public meetings, 
in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5703.
    The Secretary of the Treasury invites those individuals, 
organizations, and groups affiliated with employee plans, exempt 
organizations, tax-exempt bonds, and state, local or Indian tribal 
governments, to nominate individuals for membership on the ACT. 
Nominations should describe and document the proposed member's 
qualifications for membership on the ACT. Nominations should also 
specify the vacancy for which they wish to be considered. The Secretary 
seeks a diverse group of members representing a broad spectrum of 
persons experienced in employee plans, exempt organizations, tax-exempt 
bonds, and state, local or Indian tribal governments.
    Nominees must go through a clearance process before selection by 
the Secretary of the Treasury. In accordance with Department of the 
Treasury Directive 21-03, the clearance process includes, among other 
things, pre-appointment and annual tax checks, and a Federal Bureau of 
Investigation criminal and subversive name check and security 
clearance.

    Dated: October 29, 2003.
Steven J. Pyrek,
Designated Federal Official, Tax Exempt and Government Entities 
Division, Internal Revenue Service.
[FR Doc. 03-27867 Filed 11-4-03; 8:45 am]

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