government agency

For other senses of the word "agency", see agency.A government agency is a permanent or semi-permanent organization in the machinery of government that is responsible for the oversight and administration of specific functions, such as an intelligence agency. There is a notable variety of types of agency. Although usage differs, a government agency is normally distinct both from a Department or Ministry, and other types of public body established by government. The functions of an agency are normally executive in character since different types of organisation (such as commissions) are normally used for advisory functions, but this distinction is often blurred in practice.
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Une agence publique est un démembrement de l'État (une entité publique autonome) en charge de la réalisation d'une mission d'intérêt général. Le terme agence publique peut désigner une multitude de statuts publics, privés ou mixtes.
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government agency
n : an administrative unit of government; "the central intelligence agency"; "the census bureau"; "office of management and budget"; "tennessee valley authority" [syn: agency, federal agency, bureau, office, authority]