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43
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n.d.
Report
Description of Governmental Units by
Functional Area. Justice and H.E.W.
sections. 50 Pages
Monday, May 14, 2007
Page 1 of 1
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
PARDON
SOLICITOR
ATTORNEY
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
GENERAL
PAROLE
THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
OFFICE OF
BOARD
LEGAL
COUNSEL
BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATIVE
IMMIGRATION
DIVISION
APPEALS
UNITED STATES MARSHALS
LAND AND
INTERNAL
TAX
CIVIL
NATURAL
ANTITRUST
CRIMINAL
CIVIL RIGHTS
SECURITY
DIVISION
DIVISION
RESOURCES
DIVISION
DIVISION
DIVISION
DIVISION
DIVISION
FEDERAL
IMMIGRATION
COMMUNITY
BUREAU
BUREAU
AND
UNITED STATES
RELATIONS
OF
OF
NATURALIZATION
ATTORNEYS
SERVICE
INVESTIGATION
PRISONS
SERVICE
PURPOSE.-The chief purposes of
the Department of Justice are to pro-
vide means for the enforcement of the
Federal laws, to furnish legal counsel
in Federal cases, and to construe the
States Attorneys and Marshals in the
laws under which other departments
various judicial districts.
act. It conducts all suits in the Su-
ORGANIZATION.-The affairs and ac-
preme Court in which the United
tivities of the Department of Justice
States is concerned, supervises the Fed-
are generally directed by the Attorney
cral penal institutions, and investi-
General. In the office of the Attorney
gates and detects violations against
General are an Executive Assistant to
Federal laws. It represents the Govern-
the Attorney General and a Director
ment in legal matters generally, ren-
of Public Information. The offices,
dering legal advice and opinions, upon
divisions, bureaus, and boards of the
request, to the President and to the
Department are described below.
heads of the executive departments.
The structure of the Department is
The Attorney General supervises and
shown in the organization chart which
directs the activities of the United
appears on page 638.
LEVEL I
Office of the Attorney General
The Attorney General, as head of
the Department of Justice and chief
law officer of the Federal Government,
resents the United States in legal
ters generally and gives advice and
opinions to the President and to the
heads of the executive departments of
the Government when so requested.
The Attorney General appears in pcr-
son to represent the Government in the
United States Supreme Court in cases
of exceptional gravity or importance.
The Executive Assistant to the At-
torney General and the Director of
Public Information are attached to the
Office of the Attorney General and re-
port directly to the Attorney General.
The Director of the Office of Law
Enforcement Assistance assists the At-
torney General in the performance of
his functions under the Law Enforce-
ment Assistance Act of 1965. The Di-
rector performs a specialized service
under the Attorney General which
deals with the receipt, review, and dis-
position of proposals for financial as-
sistance to State and local law enforce-
ment, judicial, and correctional agen-
cies. The Office of Law Enforcement
Assistance administers grants and con-
tracts awarded under the act and re-
ws and disseminates project reports
1 results thereunder.
LEVEL III
Office of the Deputy Attorney
General
The Deputy Attorney General as-
sists the Attorney General in the ever-
all supervision and direction of the
Department of Justice, and in the
formulation of departmental policies
and programs. He is chief liaison offi-
cer of the Department for the Con-
gress and other governmental depart-
ments and agencies. The Executive
Office for United States Attorneys is a
part of the office, and is under the di-
rection of the Deputy Attorney Gen-
eral. In the absence of the Attorney
General, the Deputy Attorney General
acts as Attorney General.
The Office of the Deputy Attorney
General handles matters pertaining to
judicial and Presidential appointments
in the Department of Justice. The Of-
fice also prepares reports and recom-
mendations with respect to pending
islation originating in the Depart-
ent of Justice or elscwhere in the
Government in response to requests of
congressional committees and other
agencies, prepares recommendations as
to the approval of enrolled bills, and
handles other legislative matters.
LEVEL III
Office of the Solicitor General
Under the direction of the Attorney
General, the Solicitor General has spe-
cial charge of the business of, and
appears for and represents, the Gov-
ernment in the Supreme Court. When
requested by the Attorney General, the
Solicitor General may conduct and
argue any case in which the United
States is interested, in any court of the
United States, or may attend to the
interests of the Government in any
State court or elsewhere, conferring
with and directing the activities of the
Federal law officers throughout the
country when the occasion so requires.
No appeal is taken by the United
States to any appellate court without
the authorization of the Solicitor
General.
LEVEL III
Federal Bureau of Investigation
(Ninth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
NW., Washington, D.C., 20535. Phone,
393-7100)
The Director of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation has charge of investi-
gating all violations of Federal laws
with the exception of those which have
been assigned by legislative enactment
or otherwise to some other Federal
agency. The FBI has jurisdiction over
some 170 investigative matters. Among
the more important of these are espio-
nage, sabotage, treason, and other sub-
versive activities; kidnaping; extortion;
bank robbery, burglary, and larceny;
crimes on Government or Indian res-
ervations; thefts of Government prop-
erty; the Fugitive Felon Act; interstate
1.
portation of stolen motor vehicles,
aneraft, cattle, or property; interstate
transmission or transportation of wag-
ering information, gambling devices or
paraphernalia; interstate travel in aid
of racketeering; fraud against the Cov-
ernment; election law violations; civil
rights matters; and assaulting or killing
the President or a Federal officer.
LEVEL IV
Antitrust Division
The Assistant Attorney General in
charge of the Antitrust Division is rc-
sponsible for enforcement of the Fed-
eral antitrust laws. Such enforcement,
which constitutes the principal func-
tion of the Division, involves investi-
gating possible antitrust violations,
conducting grand jury proceedings,
preparing and trying antitrust cases,
prosecuting appeals, and negotiating
and enforcing final judgments. The
antitrust laws are enforced by criminal
actions designed to punish violators
for restraints on and monopolization
of trade and by civil suits for injunc-
tive relief aimed at maintaining or re-
storing competitive conditions in the
system of free enterprise, which the an-
titrust laws protect.
LEVEL IV
Civil Division
The Assistant Attorney General in
charge of the Civil Division is respon-
sible for representing the United States
in all types of civil proceedings except
those in specialized fields which are as-
signed to the other divisions of the
Department. The Division is responsi-
ble for suits and claims on behalf of
the Government, suits filed against the
United States, and actions for injunc-
tive relief and judicial review brought
against Cabinet members, the heads of
Federal agencies, and other Govern-
ment officials. These cases comprise
the general civil litigation which arises
out of the commercial and govern-
mental activities of every Federal de-
partment and agency (including tort
litigation based on individual activi-
ties of civilian and military personnel
in the course of their Government sciv-
ice and civil actions to enforce various
Federal statutes). The cases are
brought in all Federal district courts,
th.
nited States Courts of Appeals,
United States Court of Claims, and
other Federal courts, State courts, and
the courts of foreign nations. This liti-
gation is conducted by attorneys of the
Division, or by United States Attorneys
and by foreign counsel acting under
the supervision of the Division and
LEVEL IV
Civil Rights Division
ne Assistant Attorney General in
charge of the Civil Rights Division,
established on December 9, 1957, is
responsible for enforcing all Federal
statutes affecting civil rights. He
supervises and directs both criminal
prosecutions and suits to obtain civil
remedies.
Under the supervision and direction
of the Assistant Attorney General, the
Division exercises the authority con-
ferred upon the Attorney General by
the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which
supplements the previous authority
granted by the Civil Rights Acts of
1957, 1960, and 1964: to prevent and
redress racial discrimination in voting.
Under the 1965 act, the Division is re-
sponsible for reviewing the actions of
public officials to eliminate the effects
of past discrimination within the po-
litical subdivisions covered by the acts
and, wherever justified, recommending
to the Attorney General the appoint-
ment of Federal examiners, or ob-
servers in areas where Federal ex-
aminers are already serving.
LEVEL IV
Criminal Division
The Assistant Attorney General in
charge of the Criminal Division has
responsibility for and supervision of
the enforcement of all Federal criminal
laws except those specifically assigned
to the Antitrust, Civil Rights, Internal
Security, and Tax Divisions of the De-
partment. Included in the statutes over
which the Division exercises super-
vision are those relating to criminal
practice and procedure; counterfeiting
and forgery; bribery; customs; fire-
arms; extortion; hijacking of air-
planes; kidnapping; larceny and theft;
liquor; national banking and bank-
ruptcy; narcotics; passports and visas,
except those involving subversives;
perjury; postal matters; political and
election activities; antiracketeering;
white slave traffic; securities; slot ma-
chines and wagering taxes; fair labor
tandards; labor-management rela-
.ons; crimes on the high scas and Gov-
ernment reservations; and criminal
frauds against the Government, to-
gether with a number of statutes and
regulations thereunder which are ad-
ministered by other Federal agencies,
such as the Interstate Commerce Act,
and the Federal Communications Act.
LEVEL IV
Land and Natural Resources Division
The Assistant Attorney General in
charge of the Land and Natural Re-
sources Division supervises all suits and
matters of a civil nature in the Federal
district courts, in the State courts, and
in the Court of Claims relating to real
property, including not only lands but
water and other related natural re-
sources as well. This encompasses con-
demnation proceedings for the acqui-
sition of property, actions to remove
clouds and to quiet title, to recover
possession, to recover damages, to de-
termine boundaries, to cancel patents,
to set aside ad valorem taxes and tax
sales, to establish rights in minerals,
including mineral leases, in oil reserves,
and in other natural resources, to cs-
tablish water rights and protect water
resources, to abate water and air pol-
lution, to defend actions for compensa-
tion for the claimed taking by the
United States of real property or any
interest therein, and to defend actions
seeking to establish an interest in real
property adverse to the United States.
LEVEL IV
Tax Division
The Assistant Attorney General in
charge of the Tax Division has respon-
sibility for representing the United
States and its officers in litigation, both
civil and criminal, arising under the
internal revenue laws, except proceed-
ings in the Tax Court. The Division's
chief activity is to act as counsel for
the Internal Revenue Service; how-
ever, it also represents other agencies
with Federal or State tax problems,
such as the Departments of Defense,
Army, Navy, and Air Force, and the
Atomic Energy Commission.
The duties of the Tax Division in
civil tax litigation include (1) the
preparation and trial of cases in the
United States District Courts, the
United States Court of Claims, and
State courts; (2) the preparation of
briefs and conduct of oral arguments
the United States Courts of Appeals
and in State courts of appeals; (3) the
preparation of petitions for certiorari
and briefs and conduct of oral argu-
ments in the Supreme Court of the
United States on assignment by, and
under the supervision of, the Solicitor
General.
LEVEL IV
Internal Security Division
The Assistant Attorney General in
charge of the Internal Security Di-
vision has responsibility for and gen-
erally supervises enforcement of all
laws relating to subversive activities
and kindred activities directed against
the internal security.
The Division was formed on July 9,
1954, at which time the personnel and
functions of the Internal Security Sec-
tion of the Criminal Division were
transferred to it. On February 14,
1957, its functions were enlarged to in-
clude all new civil cases relating to
internal security which were formerly
assigned to the Civil Division.
LEVEL IV
Office of Legal Counsel
The Assistant Attorney General in
charge of the Office of Legal Counsel
has the responsibility of preparing the
formal opinions of the Attorney Gen-
eral, of rendering informal opinions
and legal advice to the various agencies
of the Government, and of assisting the
Attorney General in the performance
of his functions as legal adviser to the
President and as a member of, and
legal adviser to, the Cabinet. The Of-
fice of Legal Counsel also reviews as
to form and legality, and makes neces-
sary revisions of, all proposed Execu-
tive orders and proclamations prior to
their transmittal to the President, and
performs like functions with respect to
regulations and various other matters
which require the approval of the
President. In addition, this office re-
views as to form and legality, and
makes necessary revisions of, all pro-
posed orders of the Attorney General
and all orders requiring the approval
of the Attorney General.
This office also represents Federal
agencies in the coordination of Federal-
State relations in the field of law to the
end that matters more appropriately
the subject of State action may be
handled by the States rather than by
the Federal Government.
LEVEL V
Administrative Division
Under the direction of the Assistant
Attorney General for Administration,
the Administrative Division provides
ogram leadership and administrative
services in matters pertaining to the
Department's business management
operations, and supervises the Execu-
tive Office for United States Marshals.
It is divided into the following
components:
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICE.-
BUDGET AND ACCOUNTS OFFICE.-
MANAGEMENT OFFICE. -
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION OF-
FICE.-
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT INSPECTION
AND AUDIT.-
PERSONNEL OFFICE.-
RECORDS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE.-
LIBRARY.
THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED
STATES MARSHALS.
Assoc. Dir. of FBI
cannot find in Manual
or Congressional
Div.
LEVEL IV
Director
Community Relations Service
The Community Relations Service
was established by title X of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 241; 42
U.S.C. 2000a note) and provides as-
sistance to communities and persons in
resolving disputes, disagreements, or
difficulties relating to discriminatory
practices based on race, color, or na-
tional origin which impair the rights of
persons in such communities under the
Constitution or laws of the United
States or which affect or may affect
interstate commerce. The Service may
offer its services whenever peaceful
relations among the citizens of the
community involved are threatened
and upon the request of officials or
other interested persons, or upon its
own motion. Further, the Service in
performing its functions is directed to
seek and utilize the cooperation of ap-
propriate State or local, public or
private agencies.
The program of the Service is con-
ducted by the following offices: Office
of the Director, Conciliation and Field
Services, Community Action, and
Media Relations.
LEVEL IV
U. S. Attorney for the
Southern District of N. Y.
LEVEL V
Director
Bureau of Prisons
(101 Indiana Avenue NW.,
Washington, D.C., 20537)
[Fe. regulations codified under the Federal
Prison Industries, see Code of Federal Reg-
ulations, Title 28, Chapter III; see also
Chapter I]
The Director of the Bureau of Pris-
ons has general supervision over op-
cration of Federal correctional insti-
tutions and community treatment fa-
cilities, commitment and management
of Federal inmates, and contracting
with local institutions for confinement
and support of Federal prisoners.
The Bureau is composed of five di-
visions, plus an Office of Planning and
Evaluation and an Office of Legal
Counsel. within the Director's office.
LEVEL V
Assistants to the Dir.
of the FBI (2)
not listed in Manual
LEVEL V
U.S. ATTORNEY FOR THE
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF
ILLINOIS
LEVEL V
U.S. ATTORNEY FOR THE
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF
CAL.
LEVEL V
Commissioner
Im. ration and Naturalization
Service
The Immigration and Naturaliza-
tion Service, created by the act of
March 3, 1891 (26 Stat. 1085), ad-
ministers the immigration and natural-
ization laws relating to the admission,
exclusion, and deportation of aliens,
and the naturalization of aliens law-
fully resident in the United States. It
investigates alleged violations of those
laws and makes recommendations for
prosecutions when deemed advisable.
It patrols the borders of the United
States to prevent the surreptitious entry
of aliens into the United States in vio-
lation of law.
It supervises naturalization work in
the specific courts designated by sec-
tion 310 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (66 Stat. 239; 8
U.S. C. 1421) to have jurisdiction in
such matters.
Commission on Civil Rights
vestigate sworn allegations that citizens
are being denied the right to vote or
801 Nineteenth Street NW., Washington,
have their vote properly counted in na-
D.C., 20425. Phone, 382-8821.
Staff Director.-William L. Taylor.
tional elections as a result of any pat-
terns or practice of fraud or discrimina-
The Commission was established by
tion; submit interim reports to the
act of September 9, 1957 (71 Stat. 634,
President and to the Congress at such
as amended; 42 U.S.C. 1975), amend-
times as the Commission, the Congress,
ed by act of December 14, 1967 (81
or the President shall deem desirable;
Stat. 582), to investigate sworn allega-
and submit to the President and to
tions that citizens are being deprived of
their right to vote and have that vote
the Congress a final report of its activi-
ties, findings, and recommendations
counted by reason of their color, race,
religion, or national origin; study and
not later than January 31, 1973.
collect information concerning legal
[For regulations codified under this head-
developments which constitute a denial
ing, see Code of Federal Regulations, Title
45, Chapter VII]
of equal protection of the laws under
the Constitution because of race, color,
religion, or national origin or in the
administration of justice; appraise the
laws and policies of the Federal Gov-
ernment with respect to equal protec-
tion of the laws under the Constitution
because of race, color, religion, or na-
tional origin or in the administration
of justice; serve as a national clearing-
house for civil rights information; in-
LEVEL V
STAFF DIRECTOR
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
1800 G Street NW., Washington, D.C. 20506. Phone, 343-9231
CREATION AND AUTHORITY.-The
tion of employment policies to increase
Equal Employment Opportunity Com-
job opportunities for minority group
mission was created by title VII of the
members.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 241;
In this connection the Commission
42 U.S.C. 2000a), and became opera-
publishes interpretations of the law,
tional July 2, 1965. It is the only Fed-
guidelines on specific areas, and bro-
eral agency with statutory authority for
chures and pamphlets outlining con-
dealing with discriminatory employ-
structive steps and programs to further
ment practices outside the Federal
equal opportunity.
Government.
It has direct liaison with State and
PURPOSE.-The Commission has a
local governments, employer and union
twofold purpose: (1) to end discrimi-
organizations, trade associations, civil
nation based on race, color, religion,
rights organizations, and other agencies
sex, or national origin in all conditions
and organizations concerned with em-
of employment, including hiring or
ployment of minority group members
firing, wages, terms, benefits, testing
and women.
procedures, classification, facilities,
Title VII requires that the Commis-
promotion, training, retraining, and
sion defer investigation of a complaint
apprenticeship; and (2) to initiate and
arising in a State with an enforceable
promote affirmative action programs
fair employment practice law for a pe-
to open up new job opportunities for
riod of 60 days, and in States with
minority group members and women
newly established State fair employ-
at every level of employment.
PROCEDURE-The Commissionin-
ment practice organizations for 120
vestigates written charges of discrimi-
days.
nation against employers, labor orga-
nizations, joint labor-management
apprenticeship programs, and public
and private employment agencies. If
it finds reasonable cause to believe that
a charge is true, the Commission seeks
a full remedy through the process of
conciliation. If the Commission is un-
able to obtain a conciliation agreement,
an aggrieved complainant may file
suit in a Federal district court. Indi-
vidual Commissioners may initiate
charges based on information which in-
dicates that the law has been violated.
In situations where the Commission
feels that a pattern or practice of dis-
crimination exists, it may request the
Attorney General to institute action in
the U.S. District Court.
Commission-initiated programs of
affirmative action can assist employers,
unions, and employment agencies in
promoting voluntary equal opportunity
programs. Aggressive recruiting, new
"testing procedures, expanded training
programs are all part of the Commis-
sion's program calling for a re-evalua-
LEVEL IV
CHAIRMAN
LEVEL V
MEMBERS
FOREIGN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT COMMISSION
OF THE UNITED STATES
1111 Twentieth Street NW., Washington, D.C., 20579. Phone, DUdley 2-7700
CREATION AND AUTHORITY.-The
United States nationals involve: (1)
Foreign Claims Settlement Commis-
losses which have arisen out of the na-
sion of the United States is an inde-
tionalization or other taking of prop-
pendent agency created by Reorgani-
erty owned by such nationals by the
zation Plan 1 of 1954 (68 Stat. 1279),
Government of Yugoslavia pursuant
effective July 1, 1954. Its duties and
to the terms of the Yugoslav Claims
authority are defined in the Inter-
Agreement of November 5, 1964; (2)
national Claims Settlement Act of
losses which have arisen since January
1949, as amended (64 Stat. 12; 22
1, 1959, out of nationalization, expro-
U.S.C. 1621-1642) and the War
priation, intervention, or other takings
Claims Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1240; 50
of, or special measures against, Amer-
U.S.C. 2001-2016).
ican-owned property, and claims for
PURPOSE.-The Commission has
disability or death due to violations of
jurisdiction to determine claims of
international law by the Government of.
United States nationals against foreign
Cuba; and (3) losses which have
governments for compensation for
arisen since October 1, 1949, against
losses and injuries sustained by them,
the Chinese Communist regime for the
pursuant to programs which may be
nationalization, expropriation, inter-
authorized under either of said acts.
vention, or other takings of, or special,
Available funds have their sources in
measures directed against, property
international settlements, or liquida-
owned by United States nationals, and
tion of foreign assets in this country
claims for disability or death of such
by the Departments of Justice or
nationals caused by actions taken by,
Treasury, and from public funds when
the Chinese Communist regime. In
provided by the Congress.
addition, the Commission is perform-
ORGANIZATION.-The three members.
ing liquidation functions pertaining to
of the Commission are appointed by
other completed claims programs, and
the President with the advice and con-
furnishes cooperation and assistance to
sent of the Senate to serve for 3-year
other agencies in necessary preliminary
terms of office as provided by the act
activities for programs yet to be inau-
of October 22, 1962 (76 Stat. 1107;
gurated for compensating United
50 U.S.C. 2001). The President desig-
States nationals for losses attributable
nates the Chairman.
to foreign governments.
ACTIVITIES.-The current major pro-
Approved.
grams of development, investigation,
LEONARD V. B. SUTTON,
and determination of claims of
Chairman.
LEVEL V
CHAIRMAN (DES. -
IGNATED BY THE
'ESIDENT)
EVEL V
EMBERS (2)
INDIAN CLAIMS COMMISSION
726 Jackson Place NW., Washington, D.C. 20506. Phone, 382-6526
CREATION AND PURPOSE.-The In-
dian Claims Commission was created
by act of August 13, 1946 (60 Stat.
959; 25 U. S. C. 70), to hear and de-
termine claims against the United
States on behalf of any Indian tribe,
band, or other identifiable group of
American Indians residing within the
United States. The Commission con-
sists of a Chairman and four Associate
Commissioners, appointed by the Pres-
ident by and with the advice and con-
sent of the Senate.
LEVEL V
CHAIRMAN
ACTIVITIES.-The claims which the
Commission is to hear and determine
are as follows: (1) claims in law or
equity arising under the Constitution,
laws, treaties of the United States, and
Executive orders; (2) all other claims
in law or equity, with respect to which
the claimant would have been entitled
to sur in a court of the United States
if
th
nited States was subject to suit;
(3) claims which would result if the
treaties, contracts, and agreements be-
tween the claimant and the United
States were revised on the ground of
fraud, duress, unconscionable consid-
eration, mutual or unilateral mistake,
or any other ground cognizable by a
court of equity; (4) claims arising
from the taking by the United States,
whether as the result of a treaty of ces-
sion or otherwise, of lands owned or
occupied by the claimant without the
payment of compensation agreed to by
the claimant; and (5) claims based
upon fair and honorable dealings that
are not recognized by any existing rule
of law or equity. No claim accruing
after August 13, 1946, shall be consid-
ered by the Commission.
COMMISSIONERS (4)
RENEGOTIATION BOARD
1910 K Street NW., Washington, D.C., 20446. Phone, 382-7037
CREATION AND AUTHORITY.-The
PURPOSE.-The objective of the Re-
Renegotiation Board was created by
negotiation Act of 1951 and the pre-
the Renegotiation Act of 1951 (65
vious renegotiation statutes is to elimi-
Stat. 7; 50 U. S. C. App. 1211) as
nate excessive profits derived by
an independent establishment in the
contractors and subcontractors in con-
executive branch of the Government
nection with the national defense
and was organized on October 3, 1951,
program.
to administer such act. The Renego-
ORGANIZATION.- The Renegotiation
tiation Act of 1951 transferred to the
Board is composed of five members
Renegotiation Board certain powers,
appointed by the President by and
functions, and duties conferred upon
with the advice and consent of the
the War Contracts Price Adjustment
Senate. The Secretaries of the Army,
Board by the Renegotiation Act of
the Navy, and the Air Force, subject
February 25, 1944 (58 Stat. 78, as
to the approval of the Secretary of
amended; 50 U.S. C. App. 1191). In
Defense, and the Administrator of
addition, the Secretary of Defense
General Services each recommend to
delegated to the Renegotiation Board,
the President for his consideration one
effective January 20, 1952, all powers,
person from civilian life to serve as a
functions, and duties conferred upon
member of the Board. The President
the Secretary of Defense by the Re-
designates one member to serve as
negotiation Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 259,
chairman.
as amended and extended; 50 U. S. C.
The Board has created regional
App. 1193).
boards with authority to conduct re-
negotiation proceedings within pre-
scribed limits. Each of the regional
boards is composed of a chairman and
a minimum of four members.
LEVEL V
CHAIRMAN
ACTIVITIES.-The Renegotiation Act
of 1951 is applicable to contracts with
the military departments and certain
other agencies of the Government
named in the act, and to related sub-
contracts. As originally enacted, the
act applied also to contracts with such
other agencies of the Government ex-
ercising functions having a direct and
immediate connection with the na-
tional defense as the President might
designate. Various additional agen-
cies were designated by the President
in Executive Orders 10260, June 27,
1951, 10294, September 28, 1951,
10299, October 31, 1951, 10369, June
30, 1952, and 10567, September 29,
1954.
LEVEL V
MEMBERS (4 PLUS
ONE SELECTED BY PRES.
AS CHAIRMAN)
SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES CONTROL BOARD
Lafayette Building, 811 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, D.C., 20445.
Phone, EXecutive 3-3111
CREATION AND AUTHORITY.-The
the 1950 act, as amended, whether any
Subversive Activities Control Board
organization is a "Communist-action"
was established by the Subversive Ac-
organization or a "Communist-front"
tivities Control Act of 1950 (64 Stat.
organization within the meaning of the
987, 50 U.S.C. 781 et seq.). The act
act, and whether any individual is a
was amended by the Communist Con-
member of a Communist-action orga-
trol Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 775) and by
nization; (2) upon petition of the At-
the act of January 2, 1968 (81 Stat.
torney General under the 1954 amend-
765).
ments whether any organization is a
ACTIVITIES.-The Board conducts
"Communist-infiltrated" organization;
hearings and determines: (1) upon
and (3) upon petition of any organiza-
petition.of the Attorney General under
tion or individual finally determined to
be such type whether it or he has
ceased to be such type.
Following hearings, the Board issues
findings as to the facts, and accom-
panies its findings with appropriate or-
ders. Decisions and orders of the Board
may be taken by the party aggrieved
to the United States Court of Appeals
for the District of Columbia for judi-
cial review and, upon grant of a peti-
tion for certiorari, to the Supreme
Court of the United States. When an
appeal is taken, orders of the Board do
not become final unless affirmed on
appeal or the appeal is dismissed by
the courts.
LEVEL V
CHAIRMAN
ORGANIZATION.-The Board is an in-
dependent executive agency consisting
of five members appointed by the
President by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate to terms of 5
years. Upon the expiration of his term
of office a member shall continue to
serve until his successor shall have
been appointed and shall have quali-
fied. One of the members is designated
Chairman by the President. Not more
than three members of the Board shall
be members of the same political party.
Subject to the civil-service laws and
Classification Act of 1949, as amended,
the Board appoints such hearing ex-
aminers, attorneys, and other person-
nel as may be necessary to assist it in
the performance of its duties.
MEMBERS (4 PLUS
ONE DESIGNATED
? THE PRES. AS
CHAIRMAN)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE
SECRETARY
Under Secretary
FICE OF
PUBL INFORMATION
OFFICE OF
OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
FIELD COORDINATION
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
ASSISTANT SECRE TARY
(Heeth - Allerg)
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
(Education)
(Individual and Family Services)
(Legistrien)
(Plenning and Evaluation)
GENERAL COUNSEL
ASSISTANT SECRETARY,
Surgeon General
FOR ADMINISTRATION
COMPTROLLER
Public Service
AMERICAN PRINTING
CALMENT
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cartor
INVERSEMENT
PUBLIC HEAL TH SERVICE
FOOD DRUG
HEALTH RVICESS MENTAL
ATIONAL INSTITUTES OF
SOCIAL AND REHABILITATION
SOCIAL SECURITY
ADMINISTRATION
HF TH ADMINISTRA TION
TM
SERVICE
ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Office of the Commissioner
Office of the Administrator
OF Director
Office of the Administrator
Office Commissioner
Office the Commissioner
Bureen Health Menpower
Brew Medicine
Bureow of Disease Prevention and
No met Cancer Institute
RehabilitationServices
Burese of Date Processing and
Burden of Tementary and
Environmental Central
National Heart Institute
Administration
Accounts
Secondary Education
Bureeu Science
Not one) Institute Allergy and
Bureeu of Disability Insurance
Bureer Adult, Vecational and
Bureev Health Services
Infect Discuss
Children's Burned
Parent Regulatory Corpliance
Hoter' Institute Arthritis and
Burrow of District Office Operations
Library Programs
National Center for Health
Metabolic Dispeter
Administration Aging
National last Child Health
Burrey of Federal Credit Unions
Bureev of M ghes Education
Buresu of "stantary Compliance
Statistics
Muman Development
Medical Services Administration
Health Insurance
Bureet Research
Bureey of Veterinary Medicine
National Institute of Mental Health
National Institute Dental Research
Europe ducation for the
Not one! Institute General
Assistance Payments
Burry Marriegs and Appeals
Medical Sciences
Mend capped
Administration
National Institute Neurological
Brew Retirement and
Bureet ducational
Diseases and Blendness
Survives Insurance
Personnel Development
National library of Medicine
REGIONAL FFICES
Regional Directorg
Regional Assistant
Reg and Health Directors
Regional
Regional Assistant
Regional Assistant
Corm Exisners
Commissioners
Comm. -
Fend *** vistration
Public Health Service
Commissioners
Secial Security dministration
Off Education
DISPICE Offices
Distr. Differe
Mespitels
Indian Health Facilities
Payment Centers
Overenting Statems
Hearing Examiner Offices
Research and Demonstration Centers
CREATION AND AUTHORITY.-The
PURPOSE.-The Department was
Department of Health, Education, and
established for the purpose of improv-
Welfare was created by Reorganization
ing the administration of those agen-
Plan 1 of 1953. Under provisions of
cies of the Government the major
the act approved April 1, 1953 (67
responsibilities of which are to pro-
Stat. 18; 5 U. S. C. 623), the Plan be-
mote the general welfare in the fields
came effective on April 11, 1953. The
Plan abolished the Federal Security
of health, education, and social secu-
Agency, created by Reorganization
rity.
Plan I of 1939, and transferred all
ORGANIZATION.-The Department is
functions of the Federal Security Ad-
administered under the supervision
ministrator to the Secretary of Health,
and direction of the Secretary. The
Education, and Welfare and all com-
structure of the Department is shown
ponents of the Agency to the Depart-
in the organization chart which ap-
ment.
pears on page 644.
LEVELI
Secretary of Health, Educa-
tion and Welfare
SECRETARY.-The Secretary of
Health, Education, and Welfare, as the
head of an executive department, re-
:
ports directly to the President, super-
vises and directs the Department, and
carries out Federal responsibilities in
relation to three federally aided cor-
porations: American Printing House
for the Blind, Gallaudet College, and
Howard University.
LEVEL III
UNDER SPORETARY.-The Under
Secretary serves as Acting Secretary
in the absence of the Secretary and
performs on behalf of the Secretary
such functions and duties as the Sec-
retary may designate: serves as general
manager of the Department: coordi-
nates regional and field activities; and
coordinates Federal-State relations.
LEVELIV
ASSISTANT SECRETARY (LECISLA-
TION) .-The Assistant Secretary (Leg-
islation) serves as principal adviser to
the Secretary in the development of the
Department's legislative program; CO-
ordinates Department legislative plan-
ning activities; and maintains con-
gressional liaison.
LEVEL IV
ASSISTANT SECRETARY (EDUCA-
TION) The Assistant Secretary (Ed-
ucation) assists and advises the Secre-
tame in facilitating the coordination of
F
al education programs under Ex-
ecutive Orders 11185 and 11260; in
coordinating Department programs
and activities in education, educational
television, manpower development and
training, education of the deaf, inter-
national affairs, and outdoor recrea-
tion; and performs statutory functions
of the Secretary in the Department's
relationships with certain federally-
aided corporations: American Printing
House for the Blind, Gallaudet Col-
lege, Howard University. He represents
the Secretary in the development of
Federal education policy.
LEVEL IV
ASSISTANT SECRETARY (HEALTH AND
SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS) .-The Assistant
Secretary (Health and Scientific Af-
fairs) assists and advises the Secretary
in the development of policies and leg-
islation and in the coordination of the
Department programs and activities in
health, medical affairs, and the life
sciences generally; population dynam-
ics; scientific affairs; science commu-
nications; and consumer protection.
He administers Department activities
involving determination of patent
rights and copyrights; and maintains
liaison with the Office of Science and
Technology.
LEVEL IV
GENERAL COUNSEL.-The General
nsel provides legal advice and
c₁ Lions; coordinates the preparation
and clearance of reports on pending
and proposed legislation; and provides
advice and assistance in the drafting
of proposed regulations.
LEVEL V
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINIS-
TRATION.-The Assistant Secretary for
Administration assists and advises the
Secretary on the administrative man-
agement of the Department; coor-
dinates administrative management
activities, including personnel manage-
ment, management planning, and gen-
eral services; directs activities of the
Office of Administration, including in-
ternal security, defense coordination,
State merit systems, and surplus prop-
erty utilization.
LEVEL IV
ASSISTANT SECRETARY (INDIVIDUAL
AND FAMILY SERVICES) - The Assist-
ant Secretary (Individual and Family
Services) assists and advises the Secre-
tary in the coordination of Department
programs and activities in: aging, so-
cial security, vocational rehabilitation,
welfare, juvenile delinquency control,
the Federal poverty programs, mental
retardation, migratory labor, care of
refugees and immigrants, rural devel-
opment and urban assistance, and re-
gional economic development. He
directs the activities of the Center for
Community Planning, including de-
velopment, research, and coordination
of DHEW programs under the City
Demonstration Act, and serves as pri-
mary liaison with other departments
regarding model cities program.
LEVEL IV
ASSISTANT SECRETARY (PLANNING
AND EVALUATION).-The Assistant Sec-
retary (Planning and Evaluation)
coordinates Department activities in
economic and social analysis, program
analysis, and long-range program plan-
ning; and develops and participates
in the administration of Department
Planning-Programing-Budgeting Sys-
tem by: developing long-range objec-
tives, evaluating alternative means of
achieving the objectives, conducting
cost benefit studies, providing staff
leadership in the conduct of economic
and systems analyses on a Department-
wide basis.
LEVEL V
COMMISSIONER OF
EDUCATION
PURPOSE.-The statutory functions
of the Office of Education are to col-
lect such statistics and facts as shall
show the condition and progress of ed-
ucation, to diffuse such information as
shall aid the people of the United
States in the establishment and main-
tenance of efficient school systems, and
otherwise to promote the cause of edu-
cation. Subsequent acts and Executive
orders have added related functions,
including responsibilities for Federal
financial assistance to education and
for special studies and programs.
ORGANIZATION.-The Office of Edu-
cation consists of the Office of the
Commissioner, the staff office and serv-
ice elements, and five program bu-
reaus.
LEVEL V COMMISSIONER OF
FOOD AND DRUGS
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER.-
Provides overall planning, coordina-
tion, and evaluation of agency opera-
tions as well as leadership and service
for business management activities.
The following offices provide staff sup-
port as indicated by their titles: Offices
of International Affairs, Legislative
and Governmental Services, and Pol-
icy Management.
LEVEL V
COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL
SECURITY
The position of Commissioner for
Social Security was reestablished as
Commissioner of Social Security in the
Department of Health, Education, and
Wclfare by Reorganization Plan 1,
effective April 11, 1953. The Secretary
of Health, Education, and Welfare on
January 28, 1963, reorganized the
Social Security Administration, estab-
lishing the retirement, survivors, and
disability insurance and Federal credit
union programs as the primary mis-
sions of the Administration. The
Bureau of Old-Age and Survivors
Insurance was abolished as a bureau
and the Bureau of Family Services and
the Children's Bureau were transferred
to a new Welfare Administration.
On July 26, 1965, the Social Se-
curity Administration was reorganized
to accommodate the new health in-
surance programs.
LEVEL V COMMISSIONER
OF VOCATIONAL
REHABILITATION
Rehabilitation Services
Administration
[For regulations codified under Social and
Rehabilitation Service (Rehabilitation Pro-
grams), see Code of Federal Regulations,
Title 45, Chapter IV]
The Rehabilitation Services Admin-
istration provides leadership in the
planning, development, and coordina-
tion of those SRS programs which pro-
vide rehabilitation and social services
to the physically, the mentally, and the
culturally disabled, and handicapped
in accordance with the provisions of
the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, as
amended, and titles I, II, X, XIV, and
XVI of the Social Security Act.
LEVEL V
OMMISSIONER
OF
WELFARE
COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS
Department of the Interior Building, Washington, D.C., 20240. Phone, 343-5324
COMMISSIONERS
Chairman
WILLIAM WALTON.
GORDON BUNSHAFT (architect).
HIDEO SASAKI (landscape architect).
THEODORE ROSZAK (sculptor).
CHLOETHIEL WOODARD SMITH (ar-
ALINE B. SAARINEN (art critic).
chitect).
JOHN WALKER (museum director).
Secretary and Administrative Officer
CHARLES H. ATHERTON.
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANTS FOR GEORGETOWN
Member
WILLIAM M. HAUSSMANN.
Member
FRANK W. COLE.
Member
MARIO E. CAMPIOLL
CREATION AND ACTIVITIES.-The
The Shipstead-Luce Act of May 16,
Commission of Fine Arts was estab-
1930 (46 Stat. 366; 40 U.S.C. 121),
lished by the act of Congress ap-
and the Old Georgetown Act of Sep-
proved May 17, 1910 (36 Stat. 371;
tember 22, 1950 (64 Stat. 903), require
40 U.S.C. 104, 106). Enactment of
the District Commissioners, through
this legislation provided the Govern-
the Department of Licenses and In-
ment with a permanent commission
spections, to submit building applica-
whose members were qualified to give
tions in these respective areas to the
expert advice on matters relating to
Commission for review before building
art; and directed officers charged by
permits are issued, and directs the
law to determine such questions in each
Commission to give such advice within
case to call for the Commission's ad-
30 and 45 days respectively. The act
vice. The duties of the Commission,
of Congress creating the American
and the responsibilities of contracting
Battle Monuments Commission (42
officers in all departments and agencies
Stat. 1509; 36 U.S.C. 121) provides
of the Federal and District Govern-
that before any design or material for
ments to consult the Commission for
memorials is accepted by the Commis-
advice were further specified in Execu-
sion, the same shall be approved by the
tive Orders 1259 of October 25, 1910,
National Commission of Fine Arts.
1862 of November 28, 1913, and 3524
Also, the Congress has stipulated in
of July 28, 1921. Bureau of the Budg-
numerous enactments that the plans
et Circular Letter A-11, revised, calls
for certain designated buildings, monu-
the attention of the heads of executive
ments, etc., must be approved by the
departments and agencies to the re-
Commission of Fine Arts before they
quirements for consultation with the
can be accepted by the Government.
Commission of Fine Arts on public
Section 2 of the act of June 6, 1924
works in the National Capital area.
(43 Stat. 463), which established the
National Capital Park Commission
appointed by the Commission. The
(now the National Capital Planning
members of the Board serve 3-year
Commission) provides that the Park
terms.
Commission shall seek the advice of the
Members of the Commission and the
Commission of Fine Arts upon land
consultants on the Board serve with-
sought to be acquired for park purposes
out pay.
in the District of Columbia, Maryland,
The Secretary and the office staff are
and Virginia.
civil service employees selected for
ORGANIZATION. - The Commission
the special abilities which the work of
is composed of seven well-qualified
the Commission requires. The Secre-
judges of the fine arts who are ap-
tary arranges for meetings and con-
pointed by the President for 4-year
ferences.
terms, or until their successors are ap-
Approved.
pointed and qualified. The Board of
Architectural Consultants for George-
WILLIAM WALTON,
town consists of three local architects
Chairman.
JUDGES OF THE COM-
MISSION OF FINE
ARTS (5)
FEDERAL COAL MINE SAFETY BOARD OF REVIEW
1875 Connecticut Avenue NW., Washington, D.C., 20452. Phone, EXecutive 3-3187
CREATION AND AUTHORITY.-The
neer with experience in coal mining or
Federal Coal Mine Safety Board of
to have had at least 5 years' experience
Review was established by the Federal
as a practical coal mining engineer, is
Coal Mine Safety Act approved on
in effect the public representative. The
July 16, 1952 (66 Stat. 697; 30 U. S. C.
Board members serve for terms of 5
475), and was reconstituted by the
years, one term expiring each year.
Federal Coal Mine Safety Act Amend-
ACTIVITIES.-The Board is a quasi-
ments of 1965, approved March 26,
judicial agency established to hear and
1966 (80 Stat. 84).
determine applications by coal mine
ORGANIZATION.-The Board consists
operators for annulment or revision of,
of five members appointed by the
and temporary relief from, orders of
President, by and with the advice and
Federal coal mine inspectors or the
consent of the Senate. One member
Director of the United States Bureau
is designated as the small mine opera-
of Mines issued under the authority
tors representative; one, as the small
granted by the Federal Coal Mine
mine workers representative; one as
Safety Act, as amended.
the large mine operators representa-
tive; and one as the large mine workers
representative. The Chairman, who is
required to be a graduate mining engi-
CHAIRMAN
(MEMBERS)
SMALL MINE OPERATORS
REPRESENTATIVE
SMALL MINE WORKERS
REPRESENTATIVE
LARGE MINE OPERATORS
REPRESENTATIVE
LARGE MINE WORKERS
EPRESENTATIVE
Federal Radiation Council
1800 G Street NW., Washington, D.C.,
20449. Phone, 382-2505.
Executive Director-Paul C. Tompkins.
The Council was established by
Executive Order 10831 of August 14,
1959, and by section 274 of the act of
September 23, 1959 (73 Stat. 690), and
consists of the Secretaries of Health,
Education, and Welfare; Defense;
Commerce; and Labor; and the Chair-
man of the Atomic Energy Commis-
sion. The Secretaries of Agriculture and
of the Interior were added to the Coun-
cil by Presidential letters of August 16,
1962, and January 16, 1968. The func-
tion is to advise the President with re-
spect to radiation matters directly or in-
directly affecting health, including
guidance to Federal agencies in the
formulation of radiation standards and
in the establishment and execution of
programs of cooperation with States.
NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES'
1800 G Street NW., Washington, D.C., 20506. Phone, 382-7504
NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
NATIONAL FOUNDATION
ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT
FEDERAL COUNCIL-
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT
FOR THE ARTS
ON THE
FOR THE HUMANITIES
ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
NATIONAL COUNCIL
NATIONAL COUNCIL
ON THE ARTS
CHAIRMAN
CHAIRMAN
ON THE HUMANITIES
Deputy
Nine ex officio members
Deputy
Chairman
Chairman
designated in the Act.
Chairman
Chairman
26 Members
26 Members
Staff
Staff
Director of
General Counsel
Administration
The Foundation
PURPOSE.-The general purpose of
consists of a National Endowment for
the National Foundation on the Arts
the Arts, a National Endowment for
and the Humanities is to encourage
the Humanities, and a Federal Coun-
and support national progress in the
cil on the Arts and the Humanities.
humanities and the arts.
Each Endowment has its own Council,
The term "humanities" includes, but
composed of the Endowment Chair-
is not limited to, the study of the fol-
man and 26 other members, which
lowing: language, both modern and
advises the Chairman with respect to
classic; linguistics; literature; history;
policies and procedures and reviews
jurisprudence; philosophy; archeology;
applications for financial support and
the history, criticism, theory, and prac-
makes recommendations thereon.
tice of the arts; and those aspects of the
The Federal Council on the Arts and
social sciences which have human-
the Humanities consists of nine mem-
bers including the two Endowment
istic content and employ humanistic
methods.
Chairmen and is designed to coordi-
The term "the arts" includes, but is
nate the activities of the two Endow-
not limited to, music (instrumental
ments and related programs of other
and vocal), dance, drama, folk art,
Federal agencies.
creative writing, architecture and allied
fields, painting, sculpture, photog-
raphy, graphic and craft arts, indus-
trial design, costume and fashion
design, motion pictures, television,
radio, tape and sound recording, and
the arts related to the presentation,
performance, execution, and exhibition
of such maior art forms.
Chairman of the Nat.
Endowment for the
Arts
Among the activities of the National
wment for the Arts are:
Award of grants to groups or, in
ropriate cases, individuals engaged
concerned with the arts to enable
to provide or support in the
States productions having sub-
artistic and cultural signifi-
projects that will assist artists
enable them to achieve standards
professional excellence; workshops
will encourage and develop the
reciation and enjoyment of the
and other relevant projects, in-
surveys, research, and planning
he
arts.
A program of grants-in-aid to
State arts agencies in the devel-
of projects and productions
standards of excellence.
The conduct of studies and the
of recommendations with a
to formulating methods and ways
which creative activity, high stand-
and increased opportunities in the
may be encouraged, and a greater
preciation and enjoyment of the arts
be developed.
EVEL III
Chairman of the Nat.
Endowment for the
Humanities
"he National Endowment for the
manities is authorized to develop
encourage the pursuit of a national
for the promotion of progress
scholarship in the humanities.
mong the activities of the Endow-
are:
Fellowships and stipends to sup-
individual scholarships and train-
by providing individuals with time
terrupted by other responsibilities.
Grants to support research and
grams to strengthen the research
of the United States, as well
encourage the preparation of
works in the humanities.
Grants to groups or institutions
colleges, universities, museums,
agencies, and private nonprofit
ps-to increase understanding and
reciation of the humanities.
RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD
844 Rush Street, Chicago, Ill., 60611. Phone, WHitehall 4-5500
(Washington Liaison Office: Room 444, 425 Thirteenth Street NW., 20004.
Phone, REpublic 7-1780)
RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD
BOARD
SECRETARY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER
APPEALS COUNCIL
OFFICE OF
OFFICE OF
OFFICE OF
OFFICE OF
MANAGEMENT CONTROL
SUPPLY AND SERVICE
BUDGET & FISCAL OPERATIONS
PERSONNEL
OFFICE OF THE
BUREAU
ACTUARY AND RESEARCH
OF LAW
BUREAU OF
BUREAU OF DATA
BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT
RETIREMENT CLAIMS
PROCESSING AND ACCOUNTS
AND SICKNESS INSURANCE
REGIONS
PURPOSE.-The Board administers
nizations and employee representatives.
a retirement system for the payment
The Board also determines the rights
of retirement and disability annuities
of qualified railroad retirement benefi-
to railroad employees, annuities to
ciaries for hospital insurance benefits
their spouses, and benefits to their
under the Health Insurance for the
survivors; and a correlated unemploy-
Aged Act and administers the hospital
ment insurance-employment service
insurance program for qualified rail-
system for paying unemployment and
road retirement beneficiaries in
sickness benefits to and securing the
Canada.
recmployment of unemployed railroad
employees. The systems cover employ-
ces of carriers by railroad and express
and sleeping-car operations subject to
the provisions of part I of the Inter-
state Commerce Act; affiliated com-
panies and joint associations directly
connected with the industry; and em-
ployees of national railway labor orga-
LEVEL III
CHAIRMAN OF THE
RAILROAD RETIREMENT
BD.
GANIZATION.-The Board is com-
posed of three members appointed by
the President by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate-one upon
recommendations of representatives of
employees, one upon recommendations
of representatives of carriers, and one,
the Chairman, without designated
recommendation.
The Secretary of the Board main-
tains the official records of the Board,
and acts as the Board's examiner on
appeals by applicants from decisions
of intermediate appellate units.
Except for the Secretary, who re-
ports directly to the Board, the heads
of all bureaus, offices, and regions are
responsible to the Chief Executive Of-
ficer, but the Chief Actuary and the
Chairman of the Appeals Council are
responsible to him in only an adminis-
trative sense.
VEL IV
MEMBERS OF THE
RAILROAD RETIREMENT
BD.
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive SW., Washington, D.C., 20560.
Phone, 628-1810
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
THE SECRETARIAT
the Secretary
BOARD OF REGENTS
Assistant Secretary
assistant Secretary Secretary (Mistory and Art)
Assistant Secretary (Science)
Assistant Secretary (Public Service)
or ART!
Director General of Muss uns
THE
Tressurer
(Under Separate heard
Director, Office of Acadente Program
of Trustees)
SECRETARY
General
Counsel
Director Office of Personnel & Management
Assistant to the Secretary
JOINT KENNEDY CENTER
Public Affairs Officer
yes THE PERFORMING ARTS
Executive Assistant
(Under Separate Board
of Trustees)
DIRECTOR GENERAL
OF
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
MUSEUMS
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICE
SCIENCE
HISTORY AND ART
DIRECTOR
INSECTOR
OFFICE OF
GENERAL COUNSEL
TREASURER
OFFICE CF PERSONNEL
AND MANAGEMENT
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
RESOURCES
SPECIAL
ADVISORY GROUP
FINANCIAL PROGRAMS
Buildings Manage-
PROCRAMS
ON INFORMATION
PUBLIC SERVICE
SCIENCE
HISTORY AND ART
AND
ment Department
TECHNOLOGY
SERVICES
National Museum
Smithsonian Insti-
Smithsonian
Museum or Natural
Museum or History
Act Program
tution Libreries
Associates
History
and Technology
Office of Program-
International
Office of Public
Smithsonian Astro-
National Collection
ming and Budget
Supply Division
Exchange Service
Affairs
physical Observ.
of Fine Arts
Exhibits Program
Information Systems
Office of Interna-
Smithsonian Tropi-
National Portrait
Contracts Office
Division
tional Activities
cel Research
Callery
Smithsonian Insti-
Division of
Institute
Fiscal Division
Administrative
Freer Gallary
Traveling Exhibi-
tution Press
Performing Arts
Radiation Biology
(Private)
Systems Division
of Art
tion Programs
Science Informa-
Smithsonian Museum
Laboratory
National Air and
tion Exchange
Shops
Office of Oceanog-
Space Museum
Fiscol Division
Smithsonian
Belmont Conference
rephy and
J. H. Mirshborn
(Federal)
Photographic
Services Division
Registral Programs
Archives
Center
Linnology
Museum and
Office of Ecology
Sculpture Garden
Internal Audit
National Zoological
National Armed
Office
Park
Forces Musaum
Travel Services
Advisory Board
Office
isters a number of Government pro-
grams placed under its control by the
ORGANIZATION.-The Smithsonian
Congress and funded by Federal ap-
Institution is legally an establishment
propriations. The Institution itself is a
private, nonprofit corporation. It re-
having as its members the President of
ceives and administers contracts and
the United States, the Vice President,
grants and accepts gifts and bequests
the Chief Justice, and the members of
from both private and public sources.
the President's Cabinet. It is governed
These activities are administered in its
by a Board of Regents, consisting of
capacity as a private organization. The
the Vice President, the Chief Justice,
Smithsonian's functions are dual, being
three Members each of the United
both private and governmental.
States Senate and the House of Repre-
FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES.-To
sentatives, and six citizens of the
carry out Smithson's mandate, the In-
United States appointed by joint reso-
stitution performs fundamental re-
lution of Congress. The Secretary of
search; publishes the results of studies,
the Institution is its executive officer
explorations, and investigations; pre-
and the director of its activities.
serves for study and reference about 60
The Smithsonian Institution admin-
million items of scientific, cultural, and
historical interest; maintains exhibits
representative of the arts, American
history, aeronautics and space explora-
tion, technology, and natural history;
participates in the international ex-
change of learned publications; and
engages in programs of education and
national and international cooperative
research and training.
LEVEL IV
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
FOR SCIENCE
EVEL IV
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
FOR HISTORY AND
ART
LEVEL V
DIRECTOR, U.S.
NATIONAL MUSEUM
VEL V
DIRECTOR
ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY.
The Observatory, located in Cam-
bridge, Mass., conducts research in
eight principal areas: (1) radio astron-
omy; (2) gamma-ray astronomy; (3)
meteorites and cosmic dust; (4) theo-
retical astrophysics; (5) optical ob-
servatory and observation; (6) flight
experiments; (7) planetary and lunar
science; and (8) meteors and comets.
To collect data for its research, the
Observatory operates field stations in
the United States and 10 other coun-
tries. It also sponsors the volunteer
Moonwatch program, with observing
teams in 23 countries.
Two international bureaus are lo-
cated at the Observatory. A Central
Bureau for Satellite Geodesy acts as an
information exchange in satellite geod-
esy. The Central Bureau for Astro-
nomical Telegrams is charged with the
rapid international dissemination of
news of the discovery of comets, novae,
and other astronomical phenomena.
A ough organizationally separate,
the oservatory maintains a close af-
filiation, with the Harvard College Ob-
servatory.
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION 1
Vermont Avenue between H and I Streets NW., Washington, D.C., 20420.
Phone, EXecutive 3-4120
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATOR
CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATOR'S
BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS
APPEALS
ADVISORY COUNCIL
DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR
CHAIRMAN
CHAIRMAN
CHAIRMAN
ASSOCIATE
DEPUTY
ADMINISTRATOR
ASST. ADMINISTRATOR
ASST. ADMINISTRATOR
ADMINISTRATIVE
FOR MANAGEMENT
ASSISTANT
CONTROLLER
SERVICES
ASST, ADMINISTR
FOR
GENERAL COUNSEL
INFORMATION SERVICE
INVESTIGATION AND
ENCINEERING
DEPUTY
FOR
CONSTRUCTION
SECURITY SERVICE
AND EVALUATION
MANAGER
ADMINISTRATOR
PERSONNEL
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT OF
MEDICINE AND SURGERY
EVALUATION
VETERANS BENEFITS
DATA MANAGEMENT
BUDGET
CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR
STAFF
CHIEF DATA MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
DEPUTY CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR
CHIEF BENEFITS DIRECTOR
STAFF
DEPUTY CHIEF
DEPUTY CHIEF BENEFITS
DATA MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
ADMINIS
TRATIVE
RECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PLANNING
DIRECTOR,
PROGRAMMING
REGIONAL
COMPENSATION
AREA
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR,
RESEARCH
FOR ADMINIST ATION
AND BUDGET
MEDICAL DIRECTORS
PENSION AND
FIELD
STSTEMS
LOAM GUARANTY
MANAGEMENT
STAPP
DEPUTT
ING STAPP
DIRECTORS
DEVELOPMENT
EDUCAT ION SERVICE
SERVICE
AMO EVALUATION
SERVICE
SERVICE
ASSISTANT CHIEF
DIRECTOR
ASSISTANT CHIEF
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR
CONTACT AND
DIRECTOR,
DIRECTOR.
ENCIME RING
MEDICAL ADMINTS
MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR
STSTEMS
DIRECTOR,
MANAGEMENT AND
TRATION SERVICE
PROF ISSIONAL
ADMINIS TRATIVE
CUARDIANSHIP
SERVICE
DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICA TIONS
EVALUATION
SERVICES
SE RVICE
SERVICE
SERVICE #
SERVICE
DIRECTOR HOSPITAL
ASSISTANT CHIEF
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR,
CONSTRUCTION
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR STSTEMS
DIRECTOR,
DIRECTOR
PROGRAM PLANNING
DIRECTOR
BUDGET SERVICE
FOR RESEARCH AND
INSURANCE SERVICE
DEPERATIONS
PL AMNING ANO
SERVICE
SUPPLY SERVICE
AND BUOGE TING
EDUCATION MEDICINE
SERVICE
SERVICE
RESEARCH
SERVICE
DIRECTOR.
DIRECTOR.
DIRECTOR,
BUILDING
MANAGEMENT
ASSISTANT CHIEF
ETERAMS
MANAGEMENT
STSTEMS
CANTEEN
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
SERVICE
SERVICE
SERVICE
FOR DENTISTRY
4.
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
HOSPITAL
DOMICILIARY
WHITE CITY. OREGON
CENTER (M.D) 1/
CENTER IN ROIZ
VETERANS BENEFITS
RECORDS PROCESSING
REGIONAL OFFICE
OFFICE
CENTE
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
CENTER
DATA PROCESSING
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
MANAGER
DIST. OF COLUMBIA
MANAGER
LOUIS MO.
CENTER
on
MANAGER
MANAGER
DIRECTOR
Carb ... Hospital and Damiciliary.
Can ... and Reviewed OFFICE
Outponsant Chele - a
4'
Date Processing Center - authorized
Cand and Regional Other and Insurance Center.
PURPOSE.-The Veterans Adminis-
cational assistance guaranty or insur-
tration administers laws authorizing
ance of home, farm, and business
benefits principally for former mem-
loans, and, under certain conditions,
bers and dependents of deceased for-
direct home loans; six life insurance
mer members of the Armed Forces.
programs for veterans and servicemen;
The VA also administers certain lim-
hospitalization; restorative care; dom-
ited benefits authorized by law to in-
iciliary and nursing home care; out-
dividuals currently on active duty and
patient medical and dental care; pros-
to dependent children of seriously dis-
thetic and other appliances; special
abled veterans. VA benefits include:
housing for certain seriously disabled
compensation for service-connected
veterans; automobiles or other convey-
disability or death; pension for non-
ances for certain disabled veterans;
service-connected disability or death;
World War I adjusted service certifi-
dependency and indemnity compensa-
cates; a guardianship program for the
tion; vocational rehabilitation for serv-
protection of estates derived from VA
ice-connected disability; educational
benefits paid to incompetent or minor
assistance for those who serve after
beneficiaries; burial allowances; and
January 31, 1955; war orphans' edu-
burial flags. In addition the VA ad-
ministers the insurance section of the
Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act
for persons in the active inilitary serv-
ice.
LEVEL II
ADMINISTRATOR
o' NIZATION.-The Veterans Ad-
min ation is under the charge of
the Administrator of Veterans Affairs,
who is responsible for the adminis-
tration of all laws governing the Vet-
erans Administration.
The Administrator is responsible to
the President for the administration
of veterans affairs and the laws which
govern them. He is directly responsible
for the establishment of the basic pol-
icies governing agency operation; the
development and maintenance of its
basic organization structure; the inter-
pretation of laws pertaining to vet-
erans affairs, and the establishment of
supplementary regulations; the stimu-
lation and approval of long-range
plans; and the development and main-
tenance of favorable relations with im-
portant organizations, groups, and in-
dividuals interested in veterans af-
fairs. The Administrator serves as the
adviser to the President on veterans
affairs.
LEVEL III
The Deputy. Administrator
The Deputy Administrator is the
principal assistant to the Administra-
tor in the overall administration of the
Veterans Administration. He takes
independent action for the Adminis-
trator on all problems affecting the VA
which do not require the Administra-
tor's personal attention and acts for the
Administrator in the latter's absence.
LEVEL III
CHIEF MEDICAL
DIRECTOR IN DEPT.
OF MEDICINE &
IRGERY
The Chief Medical Director is rc-
sponsible for the proper conduct of
the activities of the Department of
Medicine and Surgery and insures
complete medical and hospital service
for the medical care and treatment of
veterans, as prescribed by the Admin-
istrator of Veterans Affairs pursuant
to 38 U.S.C. 4101-4115 and other
statutory authority and regulations.
EVEL IV
DEPUTY CHIEF MEDICAL
DIRECTOR IN DEPT. OF
MEDICINE & SURGERY
The Deputy Chief Medical Director
serves as principal assistant to the Chief
Medical Director in the discharge of
his responsibilities, and acts for the
Chief Medical Director in the latter's
absence.
LEVEL V
Associate Deputy Administrator
The Associate Deputy Administra-
tor assists the Administrator and the
Deputy Administrator in the overall
adr istration of the VA. He takes
inde, undent action for the Adminis-
trator on all problems affecting the
VA in the areas of management engi-
neering, appraisals, audits, office meth-
ods and administration, budget, fi-
nance, reports and statistics, safety and
fire protection, and construction, which
do not require the personal attention
of the Administrator or the Deputy
Administrator. He is responsible for
coordination of the entire VA con-
struction function and for all relations
external to the agency dealing with
construction. Under the VA's Plan-
ning-Programing-Budgeting System he
is responsible for reviewing and pre-
senting to the Administrator the rec-
ommended agency program and finan-
cial plans with primary concern for
(1) the fiscal and budgetary aspects of
the total plan, and (2) programing
and budgeting for VA's support func-
tions. He acts for the Deputy Adminis-
trator in the latter's absence and for
the Administrator in the absence of
both the Administrator and the Deputy
Administrator.
EVEL V
CHIEF BENEFITS
DIRECTOR
The Chief Benefits Director con-
ducts the activities of the Department
of Veterans Benefits. He insures the
effective execution of an integrated
program of vetcrans benefits consist-
ing of compensation and pension, vo-
cational rehabilitation and education,
loan guaranty, insurance, guardianship,
and contact activities of the Veterans
Administration.
LEVEL V
Office of the General Counsel
General Counsel serves as chief
of the Veterans Administration
matters of law and legislation. He
esponsible to the Administrator for
interpretation of all laws affecting
or their dependents and for
ablishing precedent decisions of the
ministrator based upon such laws.
This office renders legal advice and
legal services to all department
and top staff officers and assists
the formulation of governing regu-
and amendments thereto, re-
for legal correctness all such
ulations or directives; it collaborates
the Department of Justice in the
adling of all litigation arising from
terans Administration programs or
rations or involving the Veterans
ministration or any official thereof
in conjunction with or by agree-
with the Department of Justice,
handle certain types of litigation
State or Federal courts.