United States Advisory Commission on Public DiplomacyUnited States Advisory Commission on Public DiplomacyACPD_a75b80fa-8d09-4e1a-8cab-99fbbe3abacfAppraise U.S. Government activities intended to understand, inform, and influence foreign publics_8b2a9071-e096-47e8-8d8a-f6e3dc3989dcPolicy RecommendationsFormulate and recommend to the President, the Secretary of State, and Members of Congress policies and programs to carry out the public diplomacy functions vested in the State Department, Broadcasting Board of Governors and other government entities._3f393513-9fdb-4851-b82c-c0fddaf8c281AAppraisalsAppraise the effectiveness of the public diplomacy policies and programs carried out by government agencies._a4e2ed61-dd5c-4716-9f94-9d37f5ca35ffBPublic Diplomacy ReportsSubmit reports to the Congress, the President, and the Secretary of State on public diplomacy programs and activities._3f87bb3b-3884-474c-a80c-e23ca937ca48CThese reports, based on on-site assessments and interviews with relevant personnel, include recommendations by the Commission concerning the role of public diplomacy in policy-making. The Commission's reports also include assessments of the degree to which the scholarly integrity and nonpolitical charter of the educational and cultural exchange activities vested in the State Department have been maintained, and assessment of attitudes of foreign scholars and governments regarding such activities.Other ReportsSubmit other reports to the Congress as it deems appropriate._6e98db5f-cd79-4d20-8926-cac99e7e18e4DPublic DisseminationMake reports available to the public in the United States and abroad to develop a better understanding of and support for public diplomacy programs._4171d86a-04a8-4eed-9950-a3fdc1bca4f3E2010-02-08http://www.state.gov/r/adcompd/charter/104510.htmArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com