Changing the Name of the National Security Staff to the National Security Council Staff
Feb 14, 2014
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Feb 10, 2014
Published on: Feb 14, 2014
Feb 14, 2014
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Feb 10, 2014
Published on: Feb 14, 2014
Summary
Changes the name of the National Security Staff to the National Security Council staff in all official government documents and directives.
What problem does this solve?
The government used the name 'National Security Staff' in official papers. This order updates the name to 'National Security Council staff' to make sure all documents are consistent.
What does this order do?
National Security Staff renamed
Changes all official references from 'National Security Staff' or 'Homeland Security Council Staff' to 'National Security Council staff'.
Preserves existing powers
Makes clear that the name change does not affect the legal authority of any government agency or the budget functions of the Office of Management and Budget.
No new legal rights
States that this order does not create any new rights or benefits that can be legally enforced in court against the U.S. government.
Who does this affect?
- National Security Council staff
- Federal government employees
What is the real world impact?
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Standardizes government terminology
Updates the name of a key White House staff group to ensure consistency across all official government documents. This is a simple administrative change for clarity.
When does this start?
This order became effective on February 10, 2014, the day it was signed.