The Office of Public Affairs is headed by a Director of Public Affairs who shall:
- (a) Handle matters pertaining to relations with the public generally.
- (b) Disseminate information to the press, the radio and television services, the public, members of Congress, officials of Government, schools, colleges, and civic organizations.
- (c) Coordinate the relations of the Department of Justice with the news media.
- (d) Serve as a central agency for information relating to the work and activities of all agencies of the Department.
- (e) Prepare public statements and news releases.
- (f) Coordinate Department publications.
- (g) Assist the Attorney General and other officials of the Department in preparing for news conferences, interviews and other contacts with the news media.
[Order No. 960-81, 46 FR 52343, Oct. 27, 1981. Redesignated by Order No. 1497-91, 56 FR 25629, June 5, 1991]