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DOS - 84696 - Board of Visitors of the Foreign Service Institute - Statutory (Congress Created)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Board of Visitors of the Foreign Service Institute	Agency Name	Department of State
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	84696
Original Establishment Date	9/8/2023	Committee Status	Chartered
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	12
Terminated This FY		Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	DFO
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Current Charter Date	9/8/2023	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Ishraq
Date Of Renewal Charter	9/8/2025	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Alazem
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority	The Board is established under the authority of Section 9205(e) of P.L. 117-263, the NDAA for 2023	Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(202) 256-5662
Establishment Authority*	Statutory (Congress Created)	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	no fax- email should be sufficient alazemIYH@state.gov
Specific Establishment Authority*	The Board is established under the authority of Section 9205(e) of P.L. 117-263, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 (NDAA), and consistent with Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq).	Designated Federal Officer Email*	alazemiyh@state.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	12/23/2022
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Non Scientific Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	Nature and Purpose: The Board's duties include providing the Secretary with independent advice and recommendations regarding organizational management, strategic planning, resource management, curriculum development, and other matters of interest to the Foreign Service Institute, including regular observations about how well the Department is integrating training and professional development into the work of the Bureau for Global Talent Management, Department of State. Other information: The Board will meet no fewer than two times per year and at such other times and places as are required to fulfill the objectives of the Board. The Department of State affirms that the advisory committee is necessary and in the public interest.
How is membership balanced?*	Membership and Designation  The Board shall consist of twelve (12) members, who could be either representative members or special government employees. They shall be appointed by the Secretary of State (or their designee). The members of the Board shall be designated on the following criteria:   (a) Qualifications:  (1) are not officers or employees of the Federal Government; and  (2) are eminent authorities in the fields of diplomacy, national security, management, leadership, adult education, economics, trade, technology, or advanced international relations education.  (b) Outside Expertise:  (1) Not fewer than 6 members of the Board shall have a minimum of 10 years of relevant expertise outside the field of diplomacy.  (2) Not more than 6 members of the Board may be persons who previously served in the Senior Foreign Service or the Senior Executive Service at the Department.  (c) Term:  Each member of the Board shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, except that of the members first appointed.  (1) 4 members shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.  (2) 4 members shall be appointed for a term of 2 years.  (3) 4 members shall be appointed for a term of 1 year.    (d) Chairperson & Vice-chairperson:  (1) Approval- The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Board shall be approved by the Secretary of State based upon a recommendation from the members of the Board.  (2) Service- The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall serve at the discretion of the Secretary.  Vacancies may be filled as they occur.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The Board meets at the call of the Director of the National Foreign Affairs Training Center , formerly the Foreign Service Institute, and the Chairperson. The Board will meet no fewer than two times per year and at such other times and places as are required to fulfill the objectives of the Board.  Subcommittees and working groups will meet as appropriate for their assigned responsibilities.  The Board's first meeting is expected to take place in June 2026.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The Board's duties include providing the Secretary with independent advice and recommendations regarding organizational management, strategic planning, resource management, curriculum development, and other matters of interest to the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, including regular observations about how well the Department is integrating training and professional development into the work of the Bureau for Global Talent Management.
Why close or partially close meetings?	We don't anticipate closed meetings.
Recommendation Remarks	Non Scientific Advisory Board- The National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) Board of Visitors, formerly known as the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) Board of Visitors, has never convened. The delay was attributed to the extended vetting and clearance process for board members. Initially, the board was scheduled to be announced in January 2025, with its inaugural meeting planned for March 2025. The agenda for the first meeting included the election of a chair and vice chair. However, due to the transition in presidential administration in January 2025 and the associated review of delegated authorities, NFATC was unable to proceed with the board announcement or the March meeting as planned. The list of board members is currently under review by Department leadership. The existing board will be released, and new members will be appointed following this review. Guidance from Department leadership, including the finalized list of new board members, is still pending. NFATC will not be able to meet the charter renewal deadline of September 8, 2025, due to the delays outlined above. However, NFATC will ensure the charter is renewed before taking any further actions, including board appointments or convening meetings.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	Yes
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	Yes
Outcome Major Policy Changes	No	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	Yes	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	Yes	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	No	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed
Outcome Comment		Number Of Grants Recommended
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended
Cost Savings Comment		Grants Review Comment
Number Of Recommendations*	0	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment		Access Agency Website	No
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	0.00%	Access Committee Website	No
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment		Access GSA FACA Website	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment		Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Not Applicable	Access Comment	The Board will be able to access any files and documents shared by the Board Secretariat as required.
Agency Feedback Comment*	The Board never convened due to delays in clearances, followed by the change in administration and Department leadership. The list of board members was under review by Department leadership. Once this review is complete, the existing board will be released, and new board members will be appointed. Guidance from Department leadership, including the finalized list of new board members, is still pending. Following the reorganization of the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) and its renaming as the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC), the Board will now be referred to as the NFATC Board of Visitors.	Narrative Description*	The NFATC Board of Visitors, formerly known as the FSI Board of Visitors, was established under the authority of Section 9205(e) of P.L. 117-263, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023, and in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq). The Board’s responsibilities include advising and providing recommendations to the Secretary of State, or their representative, on organizational management, strategic planning, curriculum development, and other matters related to the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (formerly the Foreign Service Institute). This includes addressing emerging trends and evolving priorities that impact national security, international relations, diplomacy, and related fields. Additionally, the Board offers insights and advice on how effectively the Department of State integrates training and professional development into the work of the Bureau of Global Talent Management and the daily operations of its personnel. The Board of Visitors consults with relevant stakeholders, including other U.S. Government agencies, interagency committees, private organizations, and individuals, as deemed necessary or appropriate by the Secretary of State or their representative.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*	$0.00	1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*	$0.00
2. Payments to Federal Members*	$0.00	2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*	$0.00
3. Payments to Federal Staff*	$43,438.95	3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*	$86,877.89
4. Payments to Consultants*	$0.00	4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*	$0.00
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*	$0.00	5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*	$0.00
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*	$0.00	6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*	$0.00
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*	$0.00	7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*	$0.00
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*	$0.00	8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*	$0.00
10. Other Costs	$0.00	10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*	$0.00
11. Total Costs	$43,438.95	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$87,477.89
Date Cost Last Modified	9/23/2025 12:46 PM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*	0.50
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*	0.25	Est Cost Remarks	During FY26, the DFO is expected to undertake additional tasks to establish the new board. These include vetting members, renewing the charter, publishing Federal Register notices, and coordinating at least two board meetings.
Cost Remarks	Although the board never convened, the DFO maintained regular communication with current board members, providing updates and serving as the point of contact between them and NFATC leadership. In addition, the DFO conducted research to develop a new list of potential board candidates, ensuring continued progress toward the board’s objectives.

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