Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.) and Executive Order 13488 (74 FR 6533, February 9, 2009), the Executive Director of the Office for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships announces the establishment of the President's Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
The Council shall bring together leaders and experts in fields related to the work of faith-based and neighborhood organizations in order to: Identify best practices and successful modes of delivering social services; evaluate the need for improvements in the implementation and coordination of public policies relating to faith-based and other neighborhood organizations; and make recommendations for changes in policies, programs, and practices.
The President's Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships will advise the Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. The Council, after conducting its research, reviews, and deliberation, shall submit a written description of its recommendations to the Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
For information, contact Michael Wear, Executive Assistant, White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, 708 Jackson Place, NW., Washington, DC 20006, telephone 202/456-4708.
Dated: April 1, 2009.
Joshua DuBois,
Executive Director, Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
[FR Doc. E9-7872 Filed 4-9-09; 8:45 am]
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