EO 13270 Title 3--The President and to encourage tribal colleges to participate in Federal programs. The plans also may emphasize access to high-quality educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged Indian students, consistent with require- ments of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; the preservation and revi- talization of tribal languages and cultural traditions; and innovative ap- proaches to better link tribal colleges with early childhood, elementary, and secondary education programs. The agency's performance indicators and objectives should be clearly reflected in the agency's annual budget submis- sion to the Office of Management and Budget. To facilitate the attainment of these performance indicators and objectives, the head of each agency identified by the Secretary, shall provide, as appropriate, technical assist- ance and information to tribal colleges regarding the program activities of the agency and the preparation of applications or proposals for grants, con- tracts, or cooperative agreements. (b) Submission. Each agency shall submit its Three-Year Plan to the WHITCU. In consultation with the Board, the WHITCU shall then review these Three-Year Plans and develop an integrated Three-Year Plan for As- sistance to Tribal Colleges, which the Secretary shall review and submit to the President. Agencies may revise their Three-Year Plans within the three- year period. (c) Annual Pe\177orrnunce Reports. Each agency shall submit to the WHITCU an Annual Performance Report that measures the agency's per- formance against the objectives set forth in its Three-Year Plan. In consulta- tion with the Board, the WHITCU shall review and combine Annual Per- formance Reports into one annual report, which shall be submitted to the Secretary for review, in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget. Sec. 7. Private Sector. In cooperation with the Board, the WHITCU shall encourage the private sector to assist tribal colleges through increased use of such strategies as: (a) matching funds to support increased endowments; (b) developing expertise and more effective ways to manage finances, im- prove information systems, build facilities, and improve course offerings; and (c) increasing resources for and training of faculty. Sec. 8. Termination. The Board shall terminate 2 years after the date of this order unless the Board is renewed by the President prior to the end of that 2-year period. Sec. \365. Administration. (a) Compensation. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law for persons serving inter- mittenfly in Government service (5 U.S.C. 570\177-5707). (b) Funding. The Board and the WHITCU shall be funded by the Depart- ment of Education. (c) Administrative Support. The Department of Education shah provide appropriate administrative services and staff support for the Board and the WHITCU. With the consent of the Department of Education, other agencies participating in the WHITCU shall provide administrative support (includ- ing detai]ees) to the WHITCU consistent with statutory authority. The 244
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