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Last Updated: April 21, 2022 | Publication

NDA/GSA Forms

The forms below are the Non-Disclosure Agreement and the Gratuitous Services Agreement which will need to be signed in order for a non-parent committee subcommittee member to serve on said subcommittee. 

Last Updated: April 4, 2022 | Publication

Appendix D - Additional Guidance

Appendix D includes any further information the Committee Management Office (CMO) believes could be helpful. From recordkeeping expectations to posting a Federal Register Notice, all additional guidance can be found attached.

Last Updated: April 4, 2022 | Publication

Appendix C - SOP Guidance

In Appendix C, the Committee Management Office (CMO) aims to walk you through certain processes that could be unfamiliar or daunting. From establishing or renewing a committee, to figuring out membership appointments and vetting, and finally, possibly terminating a committee - all pertinent information is attached.

Last Updated: April 4, 2022 | Publication

Appendix B - Forms and Templates

The attached documents support the biggest section of the Appendix, Forms and Templates. It is here that the Committee Management Office (CMO) is able to provide any forms and templates that could be of use to you: from the creation of a committee to the termination of a committee, all information is attached.

Last Updated: April 1, 2022 | Publication

COVID-19 Meeting Guidance

COVID-19 meeting guidance is attached.

Last Updated: April 1, 2022 | Publication

Operate a Meeting

Guidance on how to operate a meeting, as well as virtually, is attached. 

Last Updated: April 1, 2022 | Publication

Terminating a FAC

Guidance on how to terminate a federal advisory committee is attached.

Last Updated: March 31, 2022 | Publication

DFO Manual 2022

The Designated Federal Officer (DFO) Manual for 2022 is attached. The document consists of information that any DHS Federal Advisory Committee employee may find helpful. It may also inform the public or other Federal Advisory Committee employees about how the DHS Committee Management Office handles their committees.

Last Updated: March 31, 2022 | Site Page

Designated Federal Officer (DFO) Manual and Appendix Documents

On this page, you will find the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) Manual for 2022 and all supporting documents from the Appendix in the order they are listed within the Manual.

Last Updated: December 7, 2021 | Publication

Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (S&T)

The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (HSSTAC) advises the Under Secretary for Science and Technology - 2021 Charter.