6 USC 361 - Office for State and Local Government Coordination

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 26, 2024

§ 361.

Office for State and Local Government Coordination

(a)

Establishment

There is established within the Office of the Secretary the Office for State and Local Government Coordination, to oversee and coordinate departmental programs for and relationships with State and local governments.

(b)

Responsibilities

The Office established under subsection (a) shall—

(1)

coordinate the activities of the Department relating to State and local government;

(2)

assess, and advocate for, the resources needed by State and local government to implement the national strategy for combating terrorism;

(3)

provide State and local government with regular information, research, and technical support to assist local efforts at securing the homeland; and

(4)

develop a process for receiving meaningful input from State and local government to assist the development of the national strategy for combating terrorism and other homeland security activities.

(Pub. L. 107–296, title VIII, § 801, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2220.)

cite as: 6 USC 361