41 CFR 102-3.10: -3.10 Purpose and scope of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

FACA governs the establishment, operation, administration, and termination of advisory committees within the executive branch of the Federal Government. The Act defines what constitutes a Federal advisory committee, provides general procedures for the executive branch to follow for operating an advisory committee, and is designed to assure that the Congress and the public are kept informed with respect to the number, purpose, membership, activities, recommendations, outcomes, and cost of advisory committees through reporting requirements.