A joint resolution providing for the appointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
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Became Public Law No: 111-17.
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AI Government Intelligence™This joint resolution from the 111th Congress officially appoints David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. The Board of Regents is the governing body responsible for overseeing the Smithsonian Institution, which includes museums and research centers. The resolution was introduced in the Senate and subsequently became Public Law No: 111-17 on May 7, 2009. The bill does not include additional provisions or amendments beyond the appointment itself.
The resolution formalizes the appointment of David M. Rubenstein to the Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents, thereby adding a new citizen regent to the governing board.
- The bill is a joint resolution specifically for the appointment of an individual to a federal board.
- David M. Rubenstein is appointed as a citizen regent, a member of the Smithsonian Institution's governing board.
- The resolution was passed by the Senate and signed into law on May 7, 2009, becoming Public Law No: 111-17.
['David M. Rubenstein, as the appointee to the Board of Regents', 'The Smithsonian Institution, through the addition of a new regent to its governing board', 'The public, indirectly, as the Smithsonian Institution is a public trust overseen by the Board of Regents']
['The resolution does not specify the term length or responsibilities beyond the appointment, which may affect oversight clarity.', 'No details are provided on the selection process or criteria for appointment, limiting transparency on governance.', 'As a single-appointment resolution, it does not address broader governance or funding issues related to the Smithsonian Institution.']
The resolution was introduced and passed during the 111th Congress, a period when appointments to federal boards and commissions were routinely made through joint resolutions. The Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents includes citizen regents appointed by Congress, reflecting a legislative role in overseeing this national institution.
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['The appointment may influence the governance and strategic decisions of the Smithsonian Institution through the addition of a new regent.', 'The resolution reinforces the role of Congress in appointing citizen regents, potentially affecting future appointments and institutional oversight.', 'The addition of a regent with specific expertise or background could impact Smithsonian policies or priorities indirectly.']
The resolution is straightforward in appointing an individual to a federal board but lacks transparency regarding the appointment process and oversight mechanisms. Future legislation or documentation could provide more clarity on the selection criteria and the role's accountability to enhance public understanding and trust.
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