The Executive Office Ch 8 sec 4

I. Executive Office Agencies The Executive Office of the President (EOP) was created in 1939 by Congress. The EOP has grown rapidly for three reasons: Presidents keep adding new agencies as problems arise; Presidents want experts nearby to advise them about complex issues; Federal programs sometimes require special staff to coordinate the efforts of several executive departments and other agencies working together. http://www.ostp.gov/NSTC/html/Image6.gif

I. Executive Office Agencies The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the largest agency in the EOP; it prepares the national budget that the president submits to Congress each year. The National Security Council advised the president and helps coordinate the nation’s military and foreign policy. http://www.whitehouse.gov/chef/images/chef_main.jpg

I. Executive Office Agencies The Council of Economic Advisors helps the president formulate the nation’s economic policy. President add and sometimes eliminate agencies to the EOP to help carry out policy. http://www.wealthyonmyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Financial-Advisor-Counting-Your-Money-300x263.png

II. The White House Office The president appoints White House staff without Senate approval. The White House Office has become the most important part of the EOP. http://darkroom.baltimoresun.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Laugh-0193.jpg

II. The White House Office The White House staff perform whatever duties the president assigns them: Gathering information and providing advice on key issues Ensuring that executive departments and agencies carry out directives from the president Presenting the president’s views to the outside world Deciding who and what information gets through to the president

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