SEC. 801. [6 U.S.C. 361] OFFICE FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COORDINATION.
(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Office
of the Secretary the Office for State and Local Government
Coordination, to oversee and coordinate departmental programs
for and relationships with State and local governments.
(b) Responsibilities.--The Office established under
subsection (a) shall--
(1) coordinate the activities of the Department
relating to State and local government;
(2) assess, and advocate for, the resources needed
by State and local government to implement the national
strategy for combating terrorism;
(3) provide State and local government with regular
information, research, and technical support to assist
local efforts at securing the homeland; and
(4) develop a process for receiving meaningful
input from State and local government to assist the
development of the national strategy for combating
terrorism and other homeland security activities.