Members and Workings
CSAC is composed of ten to fifteen members who are appointed by the Postmaster General. Members are chosen because of their expertise in education, art, design, history, and literature.
The committee meets quarterly to consider subject proposals. Every submission received since the previous meeting is reviewed and considered based on the guidelines and criteria established for stamp subjects (see below). The selected subjects are researched and presented at the next meeting. CSAC’s non-binding recommendations are forwarded to the Postmaster General for approval.
Once subjects are finalized, CSAC reviews proposed artwork and designs. Given the lengthy review and design process, the public is advised to submit ideas at least three years before the anticipated date of issue.
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