Further Amendments to Executive Order 12859, Establishment of the Domestic Policy Council

Feb 11, 2009

Summary

Updates the members of the Domestic Policy Council to include new advisors on technology, energy, and community service.

What problem does this solve?

The President's group of advisors on home-country issues needed to be updated to match new goals. This order changes the members of the council to make sure the right experts are helping the President.

What does this order do?

Adds energy and climate change advisor

Replaces the Senior Advisor to the President for Policy Development with the Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change on the council.

Adds Chief Technology Officer

Replaces the AIDS Policy Coordinator with the Assistant to the President and Chief Technology Officer on the council.

Adds new science and service members

Adds the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to the council.

New advisor for intergovernmental affairs

Replaces the Director of the Office of National Service with the Senior Advisor for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Liaison on the council.

Who does this affect?

White House Staff
Domestic Policy Council Members
Federal Agency Heads

What is the real world impact?

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Aligns council with new priorities

Updates the Domestic Policy Council's membership to reflect the administration's focus on key areas like energy, climate change, and technology, ensuring relevant experts are involved in policy discussions.

When does this start?

This order became effective on February 5, 2009, when it was signed.