DOI Seeking Nominations for Commission on Indian Trust Administration and Reform

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Establishment of the Commission on Indian Trust Administration and Reform

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.
ACTION: Notice and request for nominations.

SUMMARY: The Department of the Interior is announcing the establishment of the Commission on Indian Trust Administration and Reform (Commission). The purpose of the Commission is to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) regarding trust management. This includes a thorough evaluation of the existing management and administration of the trust administration system to support a reasoned and factually based set of options for potential management improvements. This further includes a review of the manner in which the Department audits the management of the trust administration system, including the possible need for audits of management of trust assets.

The Department of the Interior is seeking nominations for individuals to be considered as Commission members. Nominations should describe and document the proposed member's qualifications for membership to the Commission, and include a resume listing their name, title, address, telephone, e-mail, and fax number.

DATES: Written nominations must be received by August 8, 2011.

NOTE: SEE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE FOR SPECIFIC ADDRESSES TO SEND YOUR INFORMATION TO IN ORDER TO NOMINATE FOR THE COMMISSION. For the link, please click here.

-Carolyn