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A government agency is a permanent or semi-permanent organisation in the machinery of government that is responsible for the oversight and administration of specific functions, such as an intelligence agency. There is a notable variety of types of agency. Although usage differs, a government agency is normally distinct both from a Department or Ministry, and other types of public body established by government. The functions of an agency are normally executive in character since different types of organisation (such as commissions) are normally used for advisory functions, but this distinction is often blurred in practice.
A government agency may be established by either a national government or a state government within a federal system. (The term is not normally used for an organisation created by the powers of a local government body.) Agencies can be established by legislation or by executive powers. The autonomy, independence and accountability of government agencies also vary widely.
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When will government agencies learn to play nicely and share information? http://bwbx.io/pPT
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When will government agencies learn to play nicely and share information? http://bwbx.io/pPT
In 2010, we can expect to see six important security trends emerge in government agencies http://ow.ly/SLq9 (@fedcomputerweek)
GovCon (GovCon Network) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:31:14 -0000
In 2010, we can expect to see six important security trends emerge in government agencies http://ow.ly/SLq9 (@fedcomputerweek)
@BobFuhs the beauty of government agencies!
eaemedina (Elizabeth Medina) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:16:49 -0000
@BobFuhs the beauty of government agencies!
Australia - National Security - Official government site provides a FAQ plus information about agencies, legislation, national counter-terrorism arrangements, terrorist organisations and travel advisories.
Canada - Anti-Terrorism Activities - Official government site includes information about the National Security Directorate, counter-terrorism, types of groups and national threats.
Meta Description: [ The Public Safety Portal is a one-stop site providing reliable information on safety in Canada. This section contains links related to anti-terrorism activities. ]
EU - Justice and Home Affairs: Terrorism - Official Europa site presents documents, programmes, press releases, press cuttings and speeches.
Meta Description: [ The European Commission - The documentation about the Terrorism ]
India Ministry of External Affairs - War Against Terror - Provides background information, international conventions, incidents and official government statements.
OECD - FATF: Terrorist Financing - Provides action plan, documents and news releases from the Financial Action Task Force on money laundering. Part of the international Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the OECD, an international organisation helping governments tackle the economic, social and governance challenges of a globalised economy.. ]
Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive - In transition. Links to previous site which contains up-to-date information on news and developments, publications, seminars and what's new.
OSCE - Action Against Terrorism Unit - Presents activities, international partners, documents and background information. From the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
Meta Description: [ Established in 2002, the OSCE Action against Terrorism Unit is the Organization's focal point for the co-ordination and facilitation of OSCE initiatives and capacity-building programmes relevant to the struggle against terrorism. ]
SpecWarNet - Counter-Terrorist Groups - Worldwide directory of special forces and government agencies.
UN - UN Action Against Terrorism - Official site present the latest developments, reports on the work of the General Assembly and the Security Council, conventions, declarations, links to the UN-agencies and multimedia.
US Central Intelligence Agency - War on Terrorism - Official CIA site offers statements and interviews, a handbook for chemical, biological and radiological incidents, and links.
US Department of State: Counterterrorism Archives - Provides a permanent electronic archive of information released prior to January 20, 2001, when President George W. Bush took office.
Meta Description: [ U.S. State Department: Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism ]
US Department of State: Counterterrorism Office - Includes official US policies on dealing with terrorists and links to related agencies and sites.
Meta Description: [ Terrorism - Patterns of Global Terrorism, Country Reports on Terrorism ]
US Federal Bureau of Investigation - War on Terrorism: Counterterrorism - Official FBI site provides information on partnerships, intelligence and analysis, major speeches, press links and Congressional links.
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