A joint resolution providing for the appointment of France A. Cordova as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
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Became Public Law No: 111-64.
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AI Government Intelligence™This joint resolution, enacted as Public Law No: 111-64, formally appoints France A. Cordova 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. This appointment is a procedural action to fill a position on the board, contributing to the institution's leadership and decision-making.
The law officially appoints France A. Cordova as a citizen regent of the Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents, ensuring continued governance of the institution.
- The resolution provides for the appointment of an individual, France A. Cordova, to the Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents.
- The Board of Regents oversees the Smithsonian Institution, which includes national museums and research centers.
- The bill was passed by the Senate and signed into law on September 18, 2009, becoming Public Law No: 111-64.
['France A. Cordova, as the appointed citizen regent', 'The Smithsonian Institution, through continued governance and oversight', "The public, as beneficiaries of the Smithsonian's cultural and educational resources"]
['The source data does not provide details on the term length or specific responsibilities assigned to the appointee, which could affect oversight clarity.', 'No information is available on the selection process or criteria for appointment, which may impact transparency.', 'The bill text is not provided, limiting the ability to assess any additional provisions or conditions related to the appointment.']
This joint resolution is part of routine congressional actions to appoint members to federal boards and commissions. The Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents includes citizen regents appointed by Congress, reflecting legislative involvement in institutional governance. The resolution was passed during the 111th Congress and signed into law in 2009.
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["The appointment supports the continued governance and oversight of the Smithsonian Institution, which may influence the institution's strategic decisions and public programming.", 'Maintaining a full Board of Regents can contribute to institutional stability and public trust.']
The absence of detailed bill text and summary limits transparency regarding the appointment's terms and conditions. Future disclosures or documentation on appointment criteria and responsibilities would enhance public understanding and oversight of governance appointments to federal cultural institutions.
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