Inclusion of National Research Program Branch Chiefs in Regional Council Activities

In Reply Refer To:
Mail Stop 436


                            MEMORANDUM

                                              June 5, 1996

To:       Regional Hydrologist, NR, SR, CR, WR

From:     Robert M. Hirsch   /signed/
          Chief Hydrologist

Subject:  Inclusion of National Research Program Branch Chiefs
          in Regional Council Activities

The Regional Council structure established by the Director is aimed at
facilitating interdivisional cooperation, coordination and integration of
programs, improvement in the provision of common services, and
development of facilities management plans.  The National Research Program
staff can play an important role in such interdivisional activities, and
can be significantly impacted by decisions made at the Regional Council
meetings.  I am asking that the Branch Chiefs be included in meetings when
new program ideas are discussed, and that copies of the minutes and
handouts of Regional Council meetings routinely be sent to them.

This measure will help facilitate greater intradivisional and
interdivisional communication, a common goal of all operating units in the
bureau.

Copy to:  Regional Director, ER, CR, WR
          Chief, Office of Hydrologic Research
          Chief, Branch of Regional Research, ER, CR, WR







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Robert M. Hirsch                Phone:  703/648-5215
Chief Hydrologist               Fax:    703/648-5002
409 National Center             Internet:  rhirsch@usgs.gov
U.S. Geological Survey
Reston, VA  22092
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