Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 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.