DOE O 1130.4, Federal Women's Program Advisory Council

U.S. Department of Energy Washington, D.C. ORDER DOE 1130.4 12-23-81 SUBJECT: FEDERAL WOMEN’S PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCILS 1. PURPOSE. To provide guidance concerning council membership, selection and functions. 2. REFERENCES. DOE 1600.1, FEDERAL WOMEN’S PROGRAM, of 10-14-80, which estab- lished the Departmentwide Federal Women’s Program and advisory councils. a. Review of employment profiles. b. Analyses of training and assistance. c. Establishing informational programs. d. Assisting Federal Women’s Program Managers (FWPM) concerning employment of women. 4. ORGANIZATION. 3. OBJECTIVE. The objective of the Federal Women’s Advisory Councils is to sup- port the Federal Women’s Program through: a. The Headquarters council will be composed of a member from each Secretarial Office and DOE staff office. Heads of these offices will nominate members to the Headquarters Federal Women’s Program Division, 1%9.4. b. The field office councils will consist of a minimum of 5 members. Field office organizations will nominate members to their respective Federal Women’s Program Managers. 5. MEMBERSHIP. Normally, those nominated should demonstrate a desire to serve and have an interest in equal opportunity for women. a. Nominations will be submitted not later than 9-1 annually, and the selections will be made by 10-1 annually. b. Members will normally be appointed for a one year term, and they may be reappointed. c. Members who miss two or more consecutive meetings without adequate cause may be replaced. DISTRIBUTION: INITIATED BY: All Departmental Elements Office of Equal Opportunity Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (info) CANCELE D DOE 1130.4 12-23-81 2 6. FUNCTIONS. The councils advise the FWPMs and: a. Provide recommendations in the implementation of equal opportunity for women in all employment areas, including hiring, placement, training, awards, and promotions. b. Provide suggestions for inclusion in affirmative action plans. c. Develop and support informational programs on employment concerns of women. 7. OPERATION OF THE COUNCILS. a. The council will be chaired by the FWPM who will appoint a Vice Chair to act in her absence. b. The Chair will preside at all meetings. c. Meetings will be held quarterly, at the call of the Chair. d. Meetings will focus on projects, issues and recommendations concerning the Federal Women’s Program. Interim business may be accomplished through committees assigned by the FWPM. CANCELE D