A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Patricia Q. Stonesifer as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
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Became Public Law No: 110-155.
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AI Government Intelligence™This joint resolution from the 110th Congress provides for the reappointment of Patricia Q. Stonesifer as a citizen regent on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. The Board of Regents is responsible for the governance and oversight of the Smithsonian Institution, which includes museums and research centers. The resolution was passed by the Senate and subsequently became Public Law No: 110-155 on December 21, 2007. The bill does not include additional provisions or amendments beyond the reappointment.
The resolution officially reappoints Patricia Q. Stonesifer as a citizen regent of the Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents, continuing her role in overseeing the institution.
- The bill is a joint resolution specifically for reappointing an individual to the Smithsonian Board of Regents.
- Patricia Q. Stonesifer is the individual being reappointed as a citizen regent.
- The resolution was enacted into law on December 21, 2007, during the 110th Congress.
['Patricia Q. Stonesifer, by continuation of her regent role', 'The Smithsonian Institution, through continuity in its governance', 'The public, indirectly, as the Smithsonian is a public trust institution']
['The resolution does not specify term length or conditions for reappointment, which could affect governance clarity.', 'No details on oversight or performance evaluation mechanisms for the regent role are included.', 'The resolution does not address any funding or resource implications related to the reappointment.']
The resolution is part of routine congressional actions to appoint or reappoint citizen regents to the Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents. Such appointments are typically non-controversial and reflect congressional oversight of federal cultural institutions. The resolution passed during the 110th Congress and was signed into law without recorded opposition.
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['Continued participation of an experienced regent may support institutional stability and ongoing projects at the Smithsonian.', 'Lack of explicit term or oversight details could lead to ambiguity in future governance or appointment processes.']
The bill is straightforward and limited in scope, focusing solely on reappointment. Transparency considerations include the absence of detailed information on the regent's term, responsibilities, or performance criteria. Future legislation or resolutions might benefit from including such details to enhance oversight and public understanding of governance roles at federal cultural institutions.
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