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(Created page with "The '''Office of General Counsel (Department of Agriculture)''' serves as the primary legal advisor for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).<ref name="usdaogc">U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Office of the General Counsel (OGC)". [https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/offices/office-general-counsel]</ref> == Mission == The mission of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) is to provide legal services and oversight to support the USDA in achieving its mission. T...") |
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|OrganizationName=Office of General Counsel (OGC) | |||
|OrganizationType=Government Agency | |||
|Mission=Provides legal advice, counsel, and services to the Secretary of Agriculture, USDA's agencies, and staff to ensure legal compliance, support policy formulation, and protect the Department's interests. | |||
|OrganizationExecutive=General Counsel | |||
|Employees=Not publicly specified; part of USDA's legal staff. | |||
|Budget=Not specifically itemized; included within USDA's total budget for FY 2024, which was approximately $25.3 billion. | |||
|Website=https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/offices/office-general-counsel | |||
|Services= | |||
* Offers legal opinions and advice on USDA programs and operations | |||
* Represents USDA in legal proceedings and administrative hearings | |||
* Drafts and reviews legislation, regulations, and contracts | |||
* Manages litigation and dispute resolution | |||
|ParentOrganization=U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) | |||
|CreationLegislation=Established as part of USDA's organizational structure to handle legal matters, no specific founding legislation but operates under USDA's general authority. | |||
|Regulations= | |||
* 7 CFR Part 2 - Delegations of Authority by the Secretary of Agriculture and General Officers of the Department | |||
|HeadquartersLocation=38.88703426226009, -77.02991527116399 | |||
|HeadquartersAddress=1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250 | |||
}} | |||
The '''Office of General Counsel (Department of Agriculture)''' serves as the primary legal advisor for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).<ref name="usdaogc">U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Office of the General Counsel (OGC)". [https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/offices/office-general-counsel]</ref> | The '''Office of General Counsel (Department of Agriculture)''' serves as the primary legal advisor for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).<ref name="usdaogc">U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Office of the General Counsel (OGC)". [https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/offices/office-general-counsel]</ref> | ||