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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Responsibilities Related to the Latin American Development Act of 1960

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the presidential functions under the Latin American Development Act of 1960, which had previously been vested in the President. The delegated functions may be further redelegated.

Federal Register Open PDF 66 FR 30629

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register publication

Key directives

  • Delegate presidential functions under Latin American Development Act of 1960 to Secretary of State
  • Authorize redelegation of delegated functions
  • Direct publication in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of presidential functions to Secretary of State takes effect

Near term (90d)

  • Potential redelegation of functions within State Department
  • Federal Register publication

Long term

  • Ongoing administration of Latin American development programs under State Department authority

Risks & tensions

  • Unclear whether this represents reorganization of existing aid structures or consolidation of authority; no substantive policy change to the Act itself
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Responsibilities Related to the Latin American Development Act of 1960 · Executive Orders