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Veterinary PAC Membership - Call for Nominations
Deadline Date: 15 August 2005
 
The Veterinary Professional Advisory Committee (Vet PAC) is seeking motivated commissioned corps and civil service veterinarians who are interested in serving as members on this committee. The Vet PAC provides advice and consultation to the Chief Veterinary Professional Officer, who provides information to the Surgeon General on matters relating to professional activities and personnel issues affecting veterinarians. Members represent a diverse cross-section of commissioned corps and civil service veterinarians within the Department's Operating Divisions (OPDIVs), Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs), and non-Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) organizations to which U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (Corps) officers are assigned.
 
Each year self-nominations are sought to fill vacancies due to expiring terms. There will be seven vacancies for 2-year term appointments beginning 1 January 2006. Members are elected by balloting by the entire veterinary category. Officers may serve a maximum of three terms (6 years) during their Corps careers. The Chief Veterinary Professional Officer will recommend successful candidates to the Surgeon General for appointment, with the concurrence of line supervisors and OPDIV/STAFFDIV/non-HHS organization representatives.
 
The Vet PAC meets six times a year by meeting and teleconference. Travel to the meetings is encouraged but not required for membership. Regular attendance at the meetings is expected throughout the term of membership. Vet PAC members are expected to actively participate in the activities of at least one subcommittee during the term of service. Some of the activities conducted by the Vet PAC include mentoring, awards, professional meeting planning, readiness, and recruitment. Corps or civil service veterinarians who are interested are encouraged to self-nominate. Interested individuals should obtain supervisory concurrence and submit a current curriculum vitae and letter of interest via e-mail no later than 15 August 2005 to: DavisY@csr.nih.gov
 
CAPT Yvette M. Davis
Vet PAC Chair 2005
CSR, NIH, MSC 7770
6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 3152
Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone: 301-435-0906
Fax: 301-480-1056
E-mail: davisy@csr.nih.gov
 
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