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A. Immediate Office of the General Counsel

The General Counsel performs the functions described in Section I and supervises the work of his or her own special assistants and the three subcomponent organization supervisors. Staff in the General Counsel's Immediate Office handle special assignments for the General Counsel and provide support services for the Office.

Operations Management Staff

The Operations Management Staff is headed by the Operations Officer who is responsible for managing and coordinating functions in the areas of budget and financial management, human resources management, and administrative services and procurement.

In performing its responsibilities, the Staff:

• Coordinates and implements the Office personnel management system, including employee recruitment, selection, and promotion; monitors the utilization of secretarial and clerical resources and recommends appropriate reallocations.
• Provides advice, information, and assistance to the General Counsel and OGC personnel on employee relations matters, including grievances, employee discipline, related matters, and Affirmative Action.
• Plans and develops the budget for the Office of the General Counsel.
• Prepares fiscal operating plans, analyses, and reports; approves expenditures and obligations for the Office of the General Counsel; and represents the General Counsel in securing contracts for support services and equipment.
• Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures in the areas of procurement, space management, and property controls for the Office.
• Maintains and directs an automated tracking and logging system for OGC correspondence and other incoming and outgoing materials.
• Directs the design, installation, and maintenance of all OGC automated data processing (ADP) systems such as the work measurement system, litigation tracking, LEXIS, and JURIS.
• Coordinates and manages employee development and training for the Office.
• Maintains and directs a central filing and information system for the Office.
• Maintains the OGC Law Library, including supervision of the procurement of library materials and supplies, the processing of new books and periodicals, and the renewal of subscriptions.

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