Presidential Board of Advisors on Private Sector Initiatives

This executive order establishes a 35-member Presidential Board of Advisors on Private Sector Initiatives to advise the President and Commerce Secretary on promoting public-private partnerships for social services. The Board is tasked with increasing awareness of such partnerships, removing barriers to private social service programs, and strengthening the private social service sector. It is housed administratively within the Department of Commerce and has a fixed termination date.

50 FR 32389

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Impact dates

Jul 1, 1989
Board termination unless sooner extended

Key directives

Establish Board of not more than 35 members appointed by President
Designate Chairman and Vice Chairman from Board members
Deputy Assistant to President for Private Sector Initiatives serves as Secretary
Advise President and Commerce Secretary on private sector initiative policies
Report to President from time to time as requested
Executive agency heads provide information and support as permitted by law
Department of Commerce provides administrative services and funds subject to availability
Board terminates July 1, 1989 unless extended

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

Board establishment and member appointment process begins

Near term (90d)

Advisory structure formation; White House Office of Private Sector Initiatives coordination

Long term

Advisory reports to President as requested; potential policy recommendations on public-private partnerships through termination date of July 1, 1989

Risks & tensions

Advisory-only authority with no binding power; effectiveness depends on presidential attention
'To the extent permitted by law' and 'subject to availability of funds' create implementation uncertainty
Vague reporting obligation ('from time to time as requested') limits accountability mechanisms
Potential tension between promoting private sector solutions and maintaining government social service responsibilities