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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Certain Presidential Authorities Under the African Conflict Resolution Act of 1994

This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under sections 8 and 9 of the African Conflict Resolution Act of 1994 to the Administrator of the Agency for International Development (USAID). The delegated functions may be further redelegated within USAID, and the Administrator is directed to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 60 FR 30771

Key directives

  • Delegate authorities under sections 8 and 9 of African Conflict Resolution Act to USAID Administrator
  • Authorize redelegation of functions within USAID
  • Direct USAID Administrator to publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of presidential authorities to USAID Administrator takes effect
  • Memorandum publication in Federal Register directed

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Potential US engagement in African conflict resolution activities under delegated authority

Risks & tensions

  • Text does not specify substantive scope of sections 8 and 9 authorities being delegated
  • No reporting requirements or oversight mechanisms specified in delegation
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Certain Presidential Authorities Under the African Conflict Resolution Act of 1994 · Executive Orders