Federal Advisory Committees: An Introduction and Overview
Description:
Federal advisory committees—which may also be labeled as commissions, councils, or task forces—are established to assist the executive branch in deliberating and, in some cases, helping to solve complex or divisive issues. Congress, the President, or an agency head may establish a federal advisory committee to render independent advice or provide policy recommendations. This report offers a history of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), examines its current requirements, and provides dat…
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Date:
October 28, 2015
Creator:
Ginsberg, Wendy
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department