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DRAFT: February 6, 1998 Charge for the National Assessment Coordination Office (NACO): NACO is to serve as the bridge among the different agencies, USGCRP working groups, assessment teams, and other participants and processes that comprise the National Assessment. The Office is to be a flexible resource, able to encourage, suggest, and provide counsel, support, and human and scientific resources to support the process. Staff will be expected to monitor and facilitate the assessment process, to problem solve, to provide linkages, and to facilitate communication across sectors and regions. The Office is to assist in assuring the adherence to the assessment principles of openness, scientific integrity, and efficient use of taxpayer resources in the conduct of the assessment. The highest priorities of the Office will be to (a) support the regional workshop and assessment activities; (b) provide staff support for the Synthesis Team, multi-regional assessment activities, the sectoral assessment teams, and the National Assessments Working Group (NAWG); (c) facilitate communication and technical/scientific linkages across all assessments; and (d) work with the Education and Outreach Working Group to facilitate outreach and education. The Office is responsible for helping to make the National Assessment run smoothly and on time. NACO's responsibilities will include:
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