Consumer Representatives serve as Special Government Employees on a committee for up to a four-year term.

Provide the perspective of consumers to advisory committees and do not represent their own personal expertise. Their role is to:

• Represent the consumer perspective on issues and actions before the advisory committee;
• Serve as a liaison between the committee and interested consumers, associations, coalitions, and consumer organizations; and,
• Facilitate dialogue with the advisory committees on scientific issues that affect consumers.

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