A government agency is a permanent or semi-permanent organisation in the machinery of government that is responsible for the oversight and administration of specific functions, such as an intelligence agency. There is a notable variety of types of agency. Although usage differs, a government agency is normally distinct both from a Department or Ministry, and other types of public body established by government. The functions of an agency are normally executive in character since different types of organisation (such as commissions) are normally used for advisory functions, but this distinction is often blurred in practice.

A government agency may be established by either a national government or a state government within a federal system. (The term is not normally used for an organisation created by the powers of a local government body.) Agencies can be established by legislation or by executive powers. The autonomy, independence and accountability of government agencies also vary widely.

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@iipeachz government......treasury department....I need to change agencies
omegacain (Vonathan Jones) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:22:19 -0000
@iipeachz government......treasury department....I need to change agencies
It seems like government agencies in the U.S. don't believe in providing references in their reports. God, that's annoying!
OfirThaler (Ofir Thaler) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:59:12 -0000
It seems like government agencies in the U.S. don't believe in providing references in their reports. God, that's annoying!
#News- Manipur employees threaten indefinite stir over pay hike: Imphal, January 3 (Agencies): Manipur government e... http://bit.ly/5AF8he
tangkhulnews (Tangkhul.Com News) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:23:29 -0000
#News- Manipur employees threaten indefinite stir over pay hike: Imphal, January 3 (Agencies): Manipur government e... http://bit.ly/5AF8he
The order is signed by President Barack Obama and directs government agencies, local law enforcement, and the US Post Office.
ohlundonline (Philippe Öhlund) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:31:53 -0000
The order is signed by President Barack Obama and directs government agencies, local law enforcement, and the US Post Office.
With that the Mafia took over running the government agencies of the US until the early 90's when the Gestopo took over after killing Celine
MileyCNichols (Miley Cyrus) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:03:35 -0000
With that the Mafia took over running the government agencies of the US until the early 90's when the Gestopo took over after killing Celine
waking up, not too jet lag. breakfast, then meet w/ Singaporean Government agencies to discuss #vfx, #animation #design industries. #fb
alba (Eric Alba) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:56:21 -0000
waking up, not too jet lag. breakfast, then meet w/ Singaporean Government agencies to discuss #vfx, #animation #design industries. #fb

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