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Executive Order 13560

White House Council for Community Solutions

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In simple terms

This executive order establishes the White House Council for Community Solutions within the Corporation for National and Community Service to promote innovative community solutions and civic participation. The advisory council of up to 30 non-federal members will identify best practices, recommend cross-sector collaborations, and support the "Call To Service" campaign from the Serve America Act. The council is automatically set to terminate after two years unless renewed by the President.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 78875

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 75 FR 78875

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Member terms expire (2 years from appointment)

  4. President appoints members and designates Chair

  5. Council terminates unless renewed by President

  6. Council established; CNCS Chair becomes member

Key directives

  • Establish White House Council for Community Solutions within CNCS
  • Council to support 'Call To Service' campaign via five specified functions
  • Council limited to not more than 30 non-federal members appointed by President
  • CNCS CEO to perform Federal Advisory Committee Act functions except congressional reporting
  • Council terminates 2 years from order date unless renewed

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • Council established within CNCS
  • Chair of CNCS Board of Directors automatically becomes member

Near term (90d)

  • President to appoint up to 30 members and designate Chair
  • CNCS to arrange funding and administrative support

Long term

  • Council operations and recommendations through termination date
  • Potential presidential renewal decision

Risks & tensions

  • No dedicated appropriations; funding contingent on 'existing appropriations' and extent 'permitted by law'
  • Agency assistance limited by 'subject to availability of appropriations'
  • Vague on specific deliverables or reporting schedule—recommendations timing unspecified
  • Automatic sunset creates institutional uncertainty unless renewed
  • Advisory only: no binding authority on agencies or private actors
Executive Order 13560: White House Council for Community Solutions · Executive Orders