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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 18-42

THE GOVERNOR

Title 4—ADMINISTRATION

[48 Pa.B. 210]
[Saturday, January 13, 2018]

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

[ 4 PA. CODE CH. 1 ]

[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2017-04 ]

Intergovernmental Affairs

 December 20, 2017

 Whereas, the challenges facing Pennsylvania are complex and often require intergovernmental coordination; and

 Whereas, there is a need to establish within state government the capability to effectively plan for and coordinate intergovernmental issues; and

 Whereas, there is a need to provide assistance to citizens of the Commonwealth and its officials to improve services delivered through various channels; and

 Whereas, robust citizen engagement is aided by effective interface with Commonwealth officials, including the Office of the Governor; and

 Whereas, there is a need to provide a coordinated analysis and response to issues facing the citizens of Pennsylvania and decision-makers.

 Now, Therefore, I, Tom Wolf, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and other laws, do hereby establish within the Office of the Governor an Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, whose primary duties and responsibilities shall include the following.

  


 Governor

 Fiscal Note: GOV-2017-04. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.

Annex A

TITLE 4. ADMINISTRATION

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

CHAPTER 1. AGENCY OPERATION AND ORGANIZATION

Subchapter III. OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

Sec.

1.881.Primary duties and responsibilities.
1.882.Secretary.
1.883.Other offices within the Office of the Governor replaced.
1.884.General provisions.
1.885.Effective date.

§ 1.881. Primary duties and responsibilities.

 (a) Intergovernmental cooperation and coordination. The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (Office) shall:

 (1) Coordinate interactions between the Commonwealth and Federal, State, county and local governments to inform the work of the Governor regarding intergovernmental issues.

 (2) Act as the liaison between the Governor's regional offices, State agencies, county governments and local governments to improve coordination and interactions across all levels of government in this Commonwealth.

 (3) Build new and maintain current relationships across county and local governments to better understand the opportunities within their communities and to better coordinate the engagement of intergovernmental assets.

 (b) Public engagement and constituent services. The Office shall:

 (1) Serve as the initial point of contact for constituents seeking information about State government to improve responses and service delivery.

 (2) Respond to and report on questions and comments from the public that are submitted to the Governor's office by electronic, written and telephonic communication.

 (3) Develop and strengthen relationships with issue-advocacy organizations, nonprofits, and other associations across the spectrum to better respond to government service inquiries and requests for information.

 (c) Public liaison services. The Office shall:

 (1) Manage, coordinate and process the Governor's appointments to boards and commissions throughout this Commonwealth.

 (2) Perform the duties and responsibilities of the Governor's Offices of Public Liaison, Constituent Services, and Government Affairs and Outreach, which are transferred to the Office.

 (d) Other functions. The Office shall perform other functions as necessary to accomplish its duties.

§ 1.882. Secretary.

 The Governor will appoint a Secretary of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (Office) who shall determine the staffing requirements of the Office in accordance with policies of the Office of Administration and the Office of the Budget.

§ 1.883. Other offices within the Office of the Governor replaced.

 The Offices of Public Liaison, Constituent Services, and Government Affairs and Outreach within the Office of the Governor are replaced by the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.

§ 1.884. General provisions.

 This subchapter will be implemented consistent with applicable law. This subchapter is not intended to, and does not create, any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the Commonwealth, its departments or agencies, or entities, its officers, employees or agents, or any other person.

§ 1.885. Effective date.

 This subchapter takes effect immediately.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 18-42. Filed for public inspection January 12, 2018, 9:00 a.m.]


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