[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 160 (Monday, August 19, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 53829]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-20919]


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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION


Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority

    This statement amends Part S of the Statement of the Organization, 
Functions and Delegations of Authority, which covers the Social 
Security Administration (SSA). The notice establishes the Office of the 
Senior Executive Officer. This notice also removes the functions of the 
Press Office from the Deputy Commissioner of Communications and 
establishes the Press Office as an organization in the Office of the 
Commissioner. The new material and changes are as follows:
Section TE.00  The Office of Communications--(Mission)
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    Performs SSA Press Office function to ensure a unified and 
consistent message to SSA's many publics.
Section SA.10  The Office of the Commissioner--(Organization)
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G. The Press Office
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H. The Office of the Senior Executive Officer
Section SA.20  The Office of the Commissioner--(Functions)
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G. The Press Office
    1. Under the leadership of the Press Officer guides and coordinates 
all SSA press activities. It prepares and distributes news releases, 
fact sheets, and other materials for national distribution and for 
local release through SSA field offices.
    2. Initiates and maintains contacts with members of the news media 
and responds to press inquiries and requests from newspapers, radio and 
television news departments; news and general print magazines, internet 
news providers, and other specialized press.
    3. Advises Agency executives, Regional Communications Directors, 
Public Affairs Specialists, and other employees on matters related to 
news media.
    4. Monitors press coverage of Social Security programs and 
employees, and distributes summaries of media coverage to Agency 
executives. When appropriate, the Press Office works to correct 
inaccuracies in coverage.
    5. With the Office of Communications, works to craft messages and 
material for internal and external distribution.

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H. The Office of the Senior Executive Officer
    1. Under the guidance of the Senior Executive Officer provides 
oversight and direction to the ongoing operation and activities of the 
Office of the Commissioner.
    2. Plans, manages, and coordinates special projects/initiatives 
involving Agency administrative, policy, or program issues.
    3. Serves as a focal point and represents the interests of the 
Commissioner to ensure that Agency components are aware of and held 
accountable for priorities, initiatives, and required actions. Acts as 
a catalyst and conduit for the exchange of information and direction 
between the Commissioner, functional Deputy Commissioners, and other 
executives.
    4. Advises the Commissioner on issues concerning Agency operation, 
program integration, staffing/personnel matters, organizational 
effectiveness, and cooperation.
    5. Directs administrative operations for the Office of the 
Commissioner including the budget, personnel management, and the 
development of policies and procedures necessary to secure a correctly 
and efficiently managed office.
    6. Provides oversight and perspective on Agency-wide administrative 
and programmatic funding.

    Dated: August 1, 2002.
Jo Anne B. Barnhart,
Commissioner.
[FR Doc. 02-20919 Filed 8-16-02; 8:45 am]
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