There is an opening on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.
The U.S. Mint is seeking applicants for an appointment to the CCAC. Whoever is picked will represent the interests of the general public.
The application deadline is June 12. The Mint will review all applications and will forward recommendations to the secretary of the Treasury for consideration.
Comprised of 11 members, the CCAC advises the secretary of the Treasury on the selection of themes and design proposals for circulating coinage, bullion coinage, congressional gold medals and other medals.
The CCAC also advises the secretary with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins as well as the mintage levels and proposed designs of commemorative coins.
Here?s a breakdown of CCAC membership: one specially qualified in numismatic collection curation; one in the medallic arts or sculpture; one in American history; one in numismatics; three individuals representing the interests of the general public; and four individuals recommended by the leadership of both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.
CCAC members are special government employees and are therefore subject to various applicable conflict of interest laws and ethics regulations.
Individuals interested in the appoint-ment should submit a letter, along with a resume or curriculum vitae, detailing specific educational credentials, skills, talents and their experience.
Applications to the CCAC should be submitted by fax to (202) 756-6525, or it can be sent by mail to the U.S. Mint, 801 9th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20220, Attn: Greg Weinman.
Submissions to the CCAC from applicants must be postmarked no later than June 12.
