VIII. Common Challenges for Partnerships

Federal Advisory Committee Act

How to Decide if FACA Might Apply to Your Situation

Question 1:
Does the group include non-governmental personnel?

Yes - Go to Question 2

No - FACA probably does not apply

Question 2
Is the group a "committee" with an organized structure, fixed membership and specific purpose?

Yes - Go to Question 3A

No - FACA probably does not apply

Question 3A
Is a federal agency responsible for creating and organizing the group?

Yes - Go to Question 4

No - Go to Question 3B

Question 3B
Is the group subject to strict agency management or control?

Yes - Go to Question 4

No - FACA probably does not apply

Question 4
Is the group's primary propose to provide specific advice or recommendations to the agency?

Yes - FACA proabably does apply

No - FACA probably does not apply

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