Public Administration

▸ Agencies

Office of Management and Budget (OMB), (Executive Office of the President), President's Management Council, Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Bldg., #260 20503; (202) 456-7070. Fax, (202) 456-5938. Clay Johnson III, Chair.

Web, http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb

Membership: chief operating officers of federal government departments and agencies. Responsible for implementing the management improvement initiatives of the administration. Develops and oversees improved governmentwide management and administrative systems; formulates long-range plans to promote these systems; works to resolve interagency management problems and to implement reforms.

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President's Commission on White House Fellowships, 1900 E St. N.W., #B431 20415; (202) 395-4522. Fax, (202) 395-6179. Janet Slaughter Eissenstat, Director.

Web, http://www.whitehouse.gov/fellows

Nonpartisan commission that provides professionals from all sectors of national life with the opportunity to observe firsthand the processes of the federal government. Fellows work for one year as special assistants to cabinet members or to principal members of the White House staff. Qualified applicants have demonstrated superior accomplishments early in their careers and have a commitment to leadership and public service.

▸ Congress

For a listing of relevant congressional committees and subcommittees, please see page 290 or the Appendix.

▸ Nongovernmental

American Society for Public Administration, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., #840 20004; (202) 393-7878. Fax, (202) 638-4952. Antoinette Samuel, Executive Director.

General e-mail, info@aspanet.org

Web, http://www.aspanet.org

Membership: government administrators, public officials, educators, researchers, and others interested in public administration. Presents awards to distinguished professionals in the field; sponsors workshops and conferences; disseminates information about public administration. Promotes high ethical standards for public service.

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Assn. of Government Accountants, 2208 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301; (703) 684-6931. Fax, (703) 548-9367. Relmond Van Daniker, Executive Director. Toll-free, (800) 242-7211.

General e-mail, agmembers@agacgfm.org

Web, http://www.agacgfm.org

Membership: professionals engaged in government accounting, auditing, budgeting, and information systems. Sponsors education, research, and conferences; administers certification program.

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[Page 311]Federally Employed Women, 700 N. Fairfax St., #510, Alexandria, VA 22306; (202) 898-0994. Fax, (202) 898-1535. Sue Webster, President.

General e-mail, few@few.org

Web, http://www.few.org

Membership: women and men who work for the federal government. Works to eliminate sex discrimination in government employment and to increase job opportunities for women; offers training programs. Monitors legislation and regulations.

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International City/County Management Assn., 777 N. Capitol St. N.E., #500 20002-4201; (202) 289-4262. Fax, (202) 962-3500. Robert J. O'Neill Jr., Executive Director. Member services, (202) 962-3680.

General e-mail, customerservices@icma.org

Web, http://www.icma.org

Membership: appointed managers and administrators of cities, towns, counties, and other local governments around the world; local government employees; academics; and citizens. Provides technical assistance to local governments in the United States and abroad to develop professional practices and ethical, transparent government. Services include research and development, performance measurement, and consulting. Sponsors workshops and conferences. Publishes resources for local government management professionals.

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International Public Management Assn. for Human Resources (IPMA-HR), 1617 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 549-7100. Fax, (703) 684-0948. Neil Reichenberg, Executive Director.

General e-mail, ipma@ipma-hr.org

Web, http://www.ipma-hr.org

Membership: personnel professionals from federal, state, and local governments. Provides information on training procedures, management techniques, and legislative developments on the federal, state, and local levels.

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National Academy of Public Administration, 900 7thSt. N.W., #600 20005; (202) 347-3190. Fax, (202) 393-0993. Jennifer L. Dorn, President.

General e-mail, academy@napawash.org

Web, http://www.napawash.org

Membership: scholars and administrators in public management. Offers assistance to federal, state, and local government agencies, public officials, foreign governments, foundations, and corporations on problems related to public administration.

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