USET Region Workgroup/Taskforce/Committee Vacancies

FCC Seeking Tribal Nominations for Intergovernmental Advisory Committee
Deadline: May 12
Submission: email USET Special Project Coordinator Bvenuti@usetinc.org
Subject Line: FCC IAC Nomination

The mission of the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee is to provide aid to the Commission on the many telecommunications issues affecting local, state and Tribal governments that are within the jurisdiction of the FCC. The IAC is composed of elected officials of municipal, county, state, and Tribal governments. The IAC may be tasked by the Chairman to produce specific deliverables that will further the Commission's mission and objectives. The duties of the Committee may include providing guidance to the Commission, gathering data and information, aiding the agency on outreach when needed, and performing analyses the Commission deems necessary to respond to the questions or matters before it.

BIA Seeking Tribal Nominations for Tribal Transportation Program Coordinating Committee (TTPCC)
Deadline: May 26
Submission: email USET SPF Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs Liz Malerba lmalerba@usetinc.org, please copy Bvenuti@usetinc.org
Subject Line: BIA TTPCC Eastern Region Nomination

The Tribal Transportation Program Coordinating Committee is the recommending committee (25 CFR 170.135) established by federal regulations, to provide input and recommendations to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) concerning the Tribal Transportation Program as detailed in Title 23 U.S.C. 202. The committee consists of 24 Tribal regional representative (two from each BIA region).

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Tribal Technical Advisory Committee
Vacancy: Nashville Area Alternate
Deadline: nominations accepted until filled
Submission: email USET SPF Health Policy Analyst Ashton Martin amartin@usetinc.org; please copy Bvenuti@usetinc.org
Subject line: SAMHSA Tribal Technical Advisory Committee Nashville Area Alternate Nomination

The Tribal Technical Advisory Committee helps build and maintain SAMHSA’s government-to-government relationship with American Indian and Alaska Native tribes.

Indian Health Service Director’s Workgroup on Improving Purchased/Referred Care (PRC)
Vacancy: Alternate
Deadline: open until filled
Submission: email USET SPF Health Policy Analyst Ashton Martin; please copy bvenuti@usetinc.org
Subject line: Indian Health Service Director’s Workgroup on Improving Purchased/ Referred Care (PRC) Alternate Nomination

The purpose of the Director's Workgroup on Improving PRC (Workgroup) is to provide recommendations to the Indian Health Service (IHS) Director on strategies to improve and reform the Agency's PRC program. The Workgroup reviews input received to improve the PRC program; evaluates the existing formula for distributing PRC funds; and recommends improvements in the way PRC operations are conducted within the Indian Health Service (IHS) and the Indian health system.

National Tribal Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Behavioral Health
Vacancy: Primary and alternate
Deadline: open until filled
Submission: email USET SPF Health Policy Analyst Ashton Martin; please copy bvenuti@usetinc.org
Subject line: National Tribal Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Behavioral Health Nashville Area Nomination

The National Tribal Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Behavioral Health acts as an advisory body to the Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) and to the Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS), with the aim of providing guidance and recommendations on programmatic issues that affect the delivery of behavioral health care for American Indian and Alaska Natives.

Department of Justice’s Tribal Nations Leadership Council (DOJ TNLC)
Deadline: open until filled
Submission: email USET SPF Health Policy Analyst Ashton Martin; please copy bvenuti@usetinc.org
Subject line: DOJ Tribal Nations Leadership Council Eastern Region Nomination

Established by charter in 2010, the TNLC is charged with providing perspective on emergent and ongoing issues across Indian country as well as providing feedback on Justice Department activities in support of Tribes in each region. In addition to establishing a mechanism for regular insight and accountability, the structure of the group honors the government-to-government relationship with Tribes.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC/ATSDR) Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC)
Vacancy: Primary, Alternate, two National At-Large
Deadline: open until filled
Submission: email USET SPF Health Policy Analyst Ashton Martin; please copy bvenuti@usetinc.org
Subject line: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC/ATSDR) Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Nashville Area Nominations

ACF’s Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) was established under the Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) Rules of Order, per the Acting Assistant Secretary’s Memorandum of March 7, 2013. The ACF TAC’s primary purpose is to seek consensus, exchange views, share information, provide advice and/or recommendations; or facilitate any other interaction related to intergovernmental responsibilities or administration of ACF programs, including those that arise explicitly or implicitly under statute, regulation, or Executive Order. This purpose is accomplished through fora, meetings, and conversations between Federal officials and elected Tribal leaders in their official capacity.

Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE) Advisors on American Indian and Alaska Native Cultures
Deadline: open until filled
Submission: email resume or similar document and contact information to tribal.affairs@hq.dhs.gov
Subject Line: DHS OPE Advisors on American Indian and Alaska Native Cultures via IPA Mobility Program Nominations

The IPA allows for the temporary assignment of skilled personnel between the Federal Government and state and local governments, colleges and universities, Indian tribal governments, federally funded research and development centers, and other eligible organizations.

IPA assignments are for purposes of mutual concern and benefit to the Federal agency and the non-Federal organization. Assignments are for sound public purposes and in furtherance of the goals and objectives of both the Federal and non-Federal organization.

Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC)
Vacancy: Alternate
Deadline: open until filled
Submission: email USET SPF Health Policy Analyst Ashton Martin; please copy bvenuti@usetinc.org
Subject line: Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Nashville Area Alternate Nomination