[United States Government Manual] [June 01, 2002] [Page 101] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov][[Page 101]] National Economic Council The National Economic Council was created on January 25, 1993, by Executive Order 12835, to coordinate the economic policymaking process and provide economic policy advice to the President. The Council also ensures that economic policy decisions and programs are consistent with the President's stated goals, and monitors the implementation of the President's economic goals. ------------------------------------------------------------------------