Providing for the appointment of Phillip Frost as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
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Became Public Law No: 109-216.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Joint Resolution 81, enacted as Public Law 109-216 on April 13, 2006, provides for the appointment of Phillip Frost as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. The Board of Regents is responsible for the governance and oversight of the Smithsonian Institution, a group of museums and research centers. This resolution formalizes the appointment of an individual to serve in a governance role, contributing to the oversight and strategic direction of the Smithsonian Institution.
This law officially appoints Phillip Frost as a citizen regent on the Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents, enabling him to participate in the governance of the Institution.
- The bill appoints Phillip Frost as a citizen regent on the Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents.
- The Board of Regents oversees the Smithsonian Institution, which includes museums and research centers.
- The resolution was passed by the House and became law on April 13, 2006.
['Phillip Frost, as the appointed citizen regent', 'The Smithsonian Institution, through governance and oversight', "The public, indirectly, through the Smithsonian's operations and programs"]
['The bill does not specify the term length or duties associated with the appointment, which may affect governance clarity.', 'No details on oversight or accountability mechanisms for the appointed regent are provided.', 'The resolution does not address any funding or resource implications related to the appointment.']
This resolution is part of routine congressional actions to appoint citizen regents to the Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents. Such appointments are typically made to ensure diverse and qualified governance of the Institution. The bill passed the House and was signed into law in 2006, reflecting standard legislative procedures for such appointments.
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["The appointment may influence the strategic direction and policies of the Smithsonian Institution through the regent's participation.", 'The inclusion of a new regent could affect decision-making dynamics within the Board of Regents.', "Public perception of the Smithsonian Institution's governance may be impacted by the appointment of notable individuals."]
The bill lacks publicly available full text and detailed provisions regarding the appointment's terms, duties, and oversight. Transparency about these aspects is important for public understanding of governance changes at the Smithsonian Institution. Monitoring the implementation of this appointment could ensure that governance standards and accountability are maintained.
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