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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 25, 2004
Contact: Ryan Watson, (202) 347-3190
Washington, DC-February 25, 2004
-The Department of Homeland Security must harness the strengths
of all branches and layers of government to successfully carry
out planning, implementation and response activities, says
a report released today by the National Academy of Public
Administration. The report also addresses the structure and
management of federal regional offices-a key challenge the
Department faces as it continues to mesh 22 agencies into
a cohesive entity.
"Engaging state and local governments,
the private sector and non-governmental organizations is a
critical step toward accomplishing the Department's mission,"
said Academy President C. Morgan Kinghorn. "The management
challenge at hand is figuring out how to put together the
different pieces of the puzzle to effectively protect the
nation from future attacks."
The Academy hosted a December 2003
forum, moderated by Academy Fellow Jonathan Breul, with senior
officials from the Department of Homeland Security. At the
forum, Academy Fellows with a wide array of perspectives-federal,
state, local and private-shared their collective experiences
to advise DHS leadership on intergovernmental management.
Fellows also highlighted best practices for managing federal
regional offices, which can play a critical role in intergovernmental
operations. This guidance is captured in the Academy's report,
entitled Managing Intergovernmental Relations for Homeland
Security.
The Academy, an independent non-profit
organization, was chartered by Congress to advise government
leaders on management and governance issues.
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