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The Center for Cooperative Resolution, also known as the Office of the Ombudsman, is a neutral, independent resource that provides confidential and informal assistance to the 51ÊÓƵ community in addressing lab and work-related issues.

The Executive Secretariat (ES), located within the Immediate Office of the Director, supports the 51ÊÓƵ Director's and Principal Deputy Director's responsiveness, decision-making, meeting participation, and official records.

The 51ÊÓƵ Ethics Office assists 51ÊÓƵ staff to meet the requirements of the statutes and regulations governing behavior of employees of the Federal Government.

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is the principal 51ÊÓƵ Office responsible for 51ÊÓƵ IT strategy, policy, and oversight to support 51ÊÓƵ's mission as the Nation's steward of medical and behavioral research.Ìý

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The Executive Office provides executive leadership and strategic direction in program management and administrative services.

OFACP’s mission is to develop policy and to provide guidance and resources to the public, advisory committee members, the Congress, the President, and those managing Federal advisory committees at the 51ÊÓƵ, HHS, and other Federal agencies. As a leader in the advisory committee management community of the Federal Government, OFACP is committed to supporting the 51ÊÓƵ mission by managing and promoting the highest quality administration of the laws, regulations, and policies governing Federal advisory committees.

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