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Executive Order 13602

Establishing a White House Council on Strong Cities, Strong Communities

This executive order establishes a White House Council on Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2) within HUD to coordinate federal technical assistance to local communities, helping them compete for federal resources and develop economic strategies. The Council is co-chaired by the HUD Secretary and the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, with broad membership across federal agencies.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 16131

Impact dates

  1. First annual report to Co-Chairs on Council work and achievements

  2. Annual reports thereafter (recurring)

  3. Annual meeting of interested parties including mayors and city employees

Key directives

  • Establish White House Council on SC2 within HUD
  • Co-Chairs: HUD Secretary and Assistant to President for Domestic Policy
  • HUD Secretary to appoint Executive Director
  • Council members to incorporate SC2 efforts into annual performance plans
  • Conduct outreach to nonprofits, businesses, labor, state/local governments, school districts, faith organizations, philanthropies
  • Convene annual meeting of interested parties including mayors and city employees
  • Annual reports to Co-Chairs on Council work and achievements

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Council establishment within HUD
  • Co-Chairs designated
  • membership roster defined

Near term (90d)

  • Executive Director appointment by HUD Secretary
  • initial Council meetings convened
  • subgroup establishment possible
  • staff detailing arrangements

Long term

  • annual reports beginning March 15, 2013
  • ongoing coordination of SC2 initiative
  • annual convening of interested parties including mayors

Risks & tensions

  • Subject to availability of appropriations may limit implementation if funding not secured
  • Each agency bears own expenses may create participation disincentives
  • No enforcement mechanism for agency compliance beyond presidential direction
  • Vague 'to the extent permitted by law' qualifier on Council functions
  • Performance plan integration requirement lacks specificity on consequences for non-compliance
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