[Code of Federal Regulations][Title 41, Volume 3][Revised as of July 1, 2008]From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access[CITE: 41CFR102-3.10][Page 12] TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 102--FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION PART 102-3_FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT--Table of Contents Subpart A_What Policies Apply to Advisory Committees Established Within the Executive Branch? Sec. 102-3.10 What is the purpose of the Federal Advisory Committee Act? FACA governs the establishment, operation, and termination of advisory committees within the executive branch of the Federal Government. The Act defines what constitutes a Federal advisory committee and provides general procedures for the executive branch to follow for the operation of these advisory committees. In addition, the Act is designed to assure that the Congress and the public are kept informed with respect to the number, purpose, membership, activities, and cost of advisory committees.