The Performance Measures Advisory Council (PMAC) will assist OMB on matters related to improving the measurement of program performance and integrating such information in making management and budget decisions.

• " Welcome and Introductions (8:30 - 9:00)
  Mortimer Downey, Marcus Peacock

  Purpose, Scope, and Goals of the PMAC
  Member Remarks

• " Discussion of Administrative Issues with Regard to the PMAC (9:00 - 9:30)
  Thomas Reilly, Mathew Schneider

  Compliance with Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)
  Ethical Duties, Constraints, and Procedural Issues
  Public Participation and Expert Consultation

• " Discussion of Ratings Exercise (9:30 - 10:15)
  Marcus Peacock

  Within the Context of the President's Management Agenda and GPRA
  Program Assessment as a Component of the Budget Process
  Definition of Programs and Criteria for Selection
  Role of the Agencies
  Questions

• " Review of the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) (10:15 - 11:45)
  Mortimer Downey, Thomas Reilly

  Description of Consultation and Outreach Processes
  Discussion of PART: Feedback and Major Issues
  Discussion of Proposed Alternatives or Revisions

• " Recommendations for a Revised PART (11:45 - 1:45)
  Mortimer Downey

  Member Feedback and Advice on General Approach and Specific Matters

WORKING LUNCH (12:00 - 12:45)

• " Next Steps (1:45 - 2:00)
  Mortimer Downey

  Schedule of Next Meeting in Early September
  Administrative Housekeeping