DAFPD90-14 — Committee Management Programs

DAFPD90-14 governs the establishment, renewal, management, and support of Department of the Air Force advisory committees and related programs.

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  • Publication number: DAFPD90-14
  • Title: COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
  • Date: 2023-02-09

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DAFPD90-14 addresses Federal Advisory Committees and Intergovernmental and Intragovernmental Committees supported by the Department of the Air Force. It requires approvals for committee actions and appointments, designates federal officers, and assigns management responsibilities.

Applies to: This publication applies to the United States Space Force, Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Federal Advisory Committees
  • Intergovernmental committees
  • Intragovernmental committees
  • Committee establishment and renewal
  • Committee member appointments
  • Designated Federal Officers
  • Public meeting closure

Questions and answers

How many Department of the Air Force-supported FACs and committees are permitted?

The total number of Department of the Air Force-supported FACs and committees shall be kept to an absolute minimum. (paragraph 3)

What approvals are required to establish, renew, or terminate a DAF-supported FAC?

DAF supported FACs will only be established, renewed, or terminated with endorsement by the Secretary of the Air Force and approval of the Department of Defense Advisory Committee Management Officer (ACMO) in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. (paragraph 3)

How often must members and consultants to DAF-supported FACs be approved?

Members of and consultants to DAF supported FACs must be endorsed by the Secretary of the Air Force and approved for appointment or reappointment by the Secretary of Defense on an annual basis, unless otherwise required by law. (paragraph 3)

When must a Designated Federal Officer be appointed?

A Designated Federal Officer (DFO) will be appointed to each DAF supported FACs. (paragraph 3)

When are Federal Advisory Committee meetings allowed to close to the public?

Federal Advisory Committee meetings must generally be open to the public unless the subject of the meeting, or a portion thereof, sufficiently justifies closure in accordance with subsection (c) of section 522b, Title 5, U.S.C. (Government in the Sunshine Act). (paragraph 1)

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