The Executive Office of the President

The executive office of the president is a group of advisors that work directly for the president. The president in office at the time decides how it is organized, so it may be somewhat different, depending on the Chief Executive.

It includes the following:

National Security Council

Who: The President, the Vice President, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defence, possibly the CIA, and any others deemed necessary.
What:This group advises on policies relating to national security. If something seems to be a threat to the nation, a decision has to be made on how to deal with it. These people help make that decision.

White House Offices

Who: several of the President's aides and thier aides.
What:These people have the task of sifting through all of the President's mail. Millions of letters are recieved at the White House every month, and a special group is needed just to keep up.

The Office of Management and Budget

Who: Headed by a director, who is one of the most powerful people in the President's cabinet.
What:One of the most powerful executive offices, the OMB researches all bills coming from congress and recommends whether or not the president should veto the bill. It also prepares a budget for each agency, and generally keeps an eye on the workings of the government (and they don't get called tattle-tales for telling on something going wrong!).

The Office of Policy Development

Who: Researchers and aides.
What:This office advises the president on problems within the nation, such as crime, current economy, etc.

The National Critical Materials Council

Who: More researchers and advisors.
What:This group advises on materials that complain a lot (Ha! Get it? Critical materials?! Never mind.) Actually, they make sure there are enough important resources on hand and that we are keeping up on technology concerning resources.

The Council of Economic Advisors

Who: Three economists.
What:These economists simply help solve major economic problems (I say "simply" - as if I could solve a major economic problem. I have trouble spelling economic).

The Council on Environmental Quality

Who: Made up of environmentalists, scientists, and others.
What: This council advises the President on methods of controlling pllution. They may also sometimes suggest laws concerning the environment.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative

Who: Headed by the "special representative". Really. The special representative has the rank of an ambassador.
What: This office works out trade agreements between the U.S. and other nations.

The Office of Science and Technology Policy

Who: Scientists, engineers, and other technology experts.
What: These people gather information on the latest technology out there, and how the latest developments affect the people.

The Office of Administration

Who: Aides, secretaries, and other helpers.
What: This is who does the general office work for the president, such as copying, library work, printing, office supplies, etc.

The Office of National Drug Control Policy

Who: Researchers and advisors.
What: This office coordinates efforts to fight illegal drug use and develops anti-drug activities.