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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1885c. Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering
(a) Establishment; purposes
There is established within the Foundation a Committee on Equal
Opportunities in Science and Engineering (hereinafter referred to
as the "Committee"). The Committee shall provide advice to the
Foundation concerning (1) the implementation of the provisions of
sections 1885 to 1885d of this title and (2) other policies and
activities of the Foundation to encourage full participation of
women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in scientific,
engineering, and professional fields.
(b) Membership; Chairperson; term of members
Each member of the Committee shall be appointed by the Director.
In addition, the Chairman of the National Science Board may
designate a member of the Board as a member of the Committee.
Members of the Committee shall be appointed to serve for a
three-year term, and may be reappointed to serve one additional
term of three years.
(c) Responsibilities of Committee
The Committee shall be responsible for reviewing and evaluating
all Foundation matters relating to opportunities for the
participation in, and the advancement of, women, minorities, and
persons with disabilities in education, training, and science and
engineering research programs.
(d) Standing or ad hoc subcommittees
The Committee may organize such standing or ad hoc subcommittees
as the Committee finds appropriate.
(e) Biennial report
Every two years, the Committee shall prepare and transmit to the
Director a report on its activities during the previous two years
and proposed activities for the next two years. The Director shall
transmit to Congress the report, unaltered, together with such
comments as the Director deems appropriate.
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