Nominations Sought for District Export Council Members
The Department of Commerce is looking for nominations of possible appointees to America’s 59 District Export Councils. The DECs are affiliated with the U.S. Export Assistance Centers and help plan and coordinate export activities in local communities. Appointees are approved by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Secretary of Commerce. The local Export Assistance Center director will make recommendations to the Secretary after ensuring nominees meet member criteria. Appointment to a council is based on an individual's experience in international trade leadership in their community, their influence in the local export environment and their ability to devote time to DEC activities. Nominees should reside in the territory their DEC covers, or conduct most of their work there. DEC membership is not open to federally-registered lobbyists, federal government employees, or individuals representing foreign governments.
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Each DEC has a target membership of 30, and members serve for a four-year term. About half the positions on each DEC are open for the Jan. 1, 2014 through Dec. 31, 2017 term. Nominations are due by July 15, and can be submitted to the local Export Assistance Center director. Find a list of DECs (here).
(Federal Register 5/31/13)