2.1: Organizations, Committees, Working Groups

Create an organizational structure [to] establish open government within the Department process.

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Upon the release of OMB’s Open Government Directive in December 2009, USDA worked swiftly to create an organizational structure that would establish open government within the Department. At the top of this structure is the Open Government Steering Committee. This committee oversees and ensures proper agency accountability in the Open Government. Serving as liaisons to the steering committee is the Open Government Advisory Council. This body reviews recommendations made by the working groups. It also provides feedback and approval on work submitted to the steering committee. The final pieces of the organizational puzzle are several Open Government Working Groups. These groups are comprised of subject matter experts that provide expertise in the group’s area of focus. They can contribute to the work required to complete the tasks that will enable USDA to comply with all OMB Open Government Directive requirements. These organizations will ensure that this Open Government Plan and the open government activities and initiatives undertaken align with the USDA Strategic Plan. They also will ensure the process meets or exceeds the open government directive criteria.

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