Information on Federal State and Local Agencies

Definition of 'Federal Agencies'

Special government organizations set up for a specific purpose such as the management of resources, financial oversight of industries or national security issues. These organizations are typically created by legislative action, but may initially be set up by a presidential order as well. The directors of these agencies are typically selected by Presidential appointment. A number of these organizations issue securities such as stocks and bonds that have been historically popular with investors

| Investopedia explains 'Federal Agencies'At last count, there were over 125 different government agencies and commissions, only a small portion of which directly affect investors. Some organizations, such as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) have their operations explicitly backed by the U.S. Treasury. Other organizations, such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Sallie Mae are only provided with an implied guarantee from the U.S. Treasury.Gamut onlinea) "Local agency" means any county, city, city and county, including a charter city or county, or any special district. (b) "Special district" means an agency of the state, formed pursuant to general law or a special act, for the performance of governmental or proprietary functions, with limited geographic boundaries, including, but not limited to, a school district and a community college district. |

"Local agency" is defined in RCW 42.17.020(1) to include every county, city, town, municipal corporation, quasi-municipal corporation, or special purpose district, or any office, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency thereof, or other local public agency.

Agency

a business or other organization providing a specific service: an employment agency

Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies

There are many different roles in which local law enforcement agencies take part in on a daily basis. The...