The Administrative Conference of the United States is an independent federal agency dedicated to improving the administrative process through consensus-driven applied research, providing nonpartisan expert advice and recommendations for improvement of federal agency procedures. Its membership is composed of innovative federal officials and experts with diverse views and backgrounds from both the private sector and academia. The membership of the Conference, also known as the Assembly, includes the Chairman, the Council, members from approximately 50 federal executive departments and agencies and independent regulatory boards and commissions, and 40 members of the public representing diverse views and backgrounds. The Conference is committed to promoting effective public participation and efficiency in the rulemaking process by leveraging interactive technologies and encouraging open communication with the public as well as making improvements to the regulatory process by reducing unnecessary litigation, improving the use of science and improving the use of applicable laws. Learn more at www.acus.gov.