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EXECUTIVE AGENCIES

 

Executive Office Agencies


1. Council of Economic Advisers
Formulates and recommends "national economic policy to promote employment, production, and purchasing power under free competitive enterprise." Also analyzes economic developments. Chaired by Martin N. Baily.

2. Council on Environmental Quality
Advises and assists the president on national and international policies relating to the environment as well as on proposed legislation. Chaired by George T. Frampton

3. National Economic Council
Coordinates the "economic policy-making process with respect to domestic and international economic issues." Gene B. Sperling serves as Director.

4. National Security Council
The president's "principal forum for considering national security and foreign policy matters with his senior national security advisors and cabinet officials." Samuel R. Berger serves as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.

5. Office of Administration
"Provides administrative support services to all units within the Executive Office of the President."

6. Office of Management and Budget
Assists "the President in overseeing the preparation of the Federal budget and to supervise its administration in Executive Branch agencies." It also helps formulate spending plans and sets funding priorities. Jacob J. Lew serves as Director.

7. Office of National AIDS Policy
Working with community-based and national organizations, the office provides "broad policy guidance and leadership on the Federal government's response to the AIDS epidemic." Sandra L. Thurman serves as Director.

8. Office of National Drug Control Policy
Establishes "policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation's drug control program," which seeks to "reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking; drug-related crime and...health consequences. Barry R. McCaffrey serves as Director.

9. Office of Science and Technology Policy
Provides policy advice, coordinates science and technology investment, and seeks to advance "fundamental science, education and scientific literacy, investment in applied research, and international cooperation." Neal F. Lane serves as Director.

10. Office of Women's Initiatives and Outreach
Serves as a "liaison between the White House and women's organizations, listening to women's concerns and proposals and bringing these ideas to the President and others in the Administration." Lauren Supina serves as Director.

11. Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board
"Provides advice to the President concerning the quality and adequacy of intelligence collection, of analysis and estimates, of counterintelligence, and of other intelligence activities." Chaired by Warren B. Rudman.

12. United States Trade Representative
"Responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, and leading or directing negotiations with other countries on such matters."