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On the other hand, it is clear that during the 19th century, the president of the United States was considered an officer of the United States by the public because the original public meaning of “officer” is much broader than modern doctrine assumes— encompassing any government official with responsibility for an ongoing governmental ...
The United States order of precedence is an advisory document maintained by the Ceremonials Division of the Office of the Chief of Protocol of the United States which lists the ceremonial order, or relative preeminence, for domestic and foreign government officials (military and civilian) at diplomatic, ceremonial, and social events within the United States and abroad.
Hillary Clinton takes oath-of-office as United States Secretary of State. Bill Clinton also pictured. Administering the oath is Judge Kathryn A. Oberly.. According to the United States Office of Government Ethics, a political appointee is "any employee who is appointed by the President, the Vice President, or agency head". [1]
This category is for officials who have held a civil office in government without being elected. This includes both people who have been appointed to serve or are part of a civil service. For elected officials see Category:Politicians; For military officials see Category:Military personnel
The official United States Government Manual offers no definition. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] While the Administrative Procedure Act definition of "agency" applies to most executive branch agencies, Congress may define an agency however it chooses in enabling legislation, and through subsequent litigation often involving the Freedom of Information Act and the ...
The salary level was set by the Government Salary Reform Act of 1989, which provides an automatic cost of living adjustment for federal employees. The vice president receives the same pension as other members of Congress as the president of the Senate. [8]
This is a list of U.S. statewide elected executive officials.These state constitutional officers have their duties and qualifications mandated in state constitutions. This list does not include those elected to serve in non-executive branches of government, such as justices or clerks of the state supreme courts or at-large members of the state legislatures.
1 Heads of state and government. 2 Current and former members of the U.S. Congress. 3 Judicial officeholders. ... Mayors and local officials Heads of former states ...