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Presidential Memorandum

Assignment of Certain Functions Relating to the Global War on Terror

This memorandum delegates presidential functions related to 'Peacekeeping Operations' funding under the 2005 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act to the Secretary of State, with direction to consult OMB as appropriate. It is a routine administrative assignment of statutory functions.

Federal Register Open PDF 71 FR 36433

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register publication

Key directives

  • Assign President's functions under 'Peacekeeping Operations' heading to Secretary of State
  • Secretary of State shall consult OMB Director as appropriate
  • Secretary of State authorized and directed to publish in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Functions assigned to Secretary of State upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication (occurred June 23, 2006)

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Minimal tension; routine delegation with consultative role for OMB preserving budget oversight
Presidential Memorandum: Assignment of Certain Functions Relating to the Global War on Terror · Executive Orders