Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees

Nov 30, 2011

Summary

Keeps several government advisory groups running for a longer time and changes the end date for one council.

What problem does this solve?

Several important groups that give advice to the government were going to end. This order lets them keep working past their original end dates.

What does this order do?

Extends multiple advisory committees

Continues the operation of seven specific advisory committees until September 30, 2013. These committees cover topics like bioethics, education, science, and veterans' small businesses.

Extends health advisory group

Continues the Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health until September 30, 2012.

Changes termination date for financial council

Amends a previous order to change the end date for the President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability to January 29, 2013, unless the President extends it.

Delegates presidential duties

Gives the head of the related government agency the power to manage the functions for these committees, following rules set by the Administrator of General Services.

Who does this affect?

Federal advisory committee members
Federal agencies

What is the real world impact?

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Ensures continuity of government advice

Prevents important advisory groups from shutting down. This allows the government to continue receiving expert advice on topics like science, health, and education without interruption.

When does this start?

This order became effective on November 23, 2011, and sets several future deadlines for committees.

Various Advisory Committees Extension

Seven advisory committees are continued until September 30, 2013.

President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability Termination

The council's termination date is moved to January 29, 2013.

Health Advisory Group Extension

The Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health is continued until September 30, 2012.