Statement of Organization and Functions

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The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is issuing this notice to revise the Statement of Organization and Functions for the Agency. Issuance of this Statement of Organization rescinds all prior Statements of Organization.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 193 (Wednesday, October 7, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64151-64152]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-20560]


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FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE


Statement of Organization and Functions

AGENCY: Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).

ACTION: Notice of Statement of Organization and Functions.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is 
issuing this notice to revise the Statement of Organization and 
Functions for the Agency. Issuance of this Statement of Organization 
rescinds all prior Statements of Organization.

DATES: This Statement of Organization and Functions is effective 
October 1, 2026.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adrienne Adger, Director of Human 
Resources, 202-606-5466, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#89efe4eafae1fbbbc9efe4eafaa7eee6ff"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7d1b101e0e150f4f3d1b101e0e531a120b">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    1. Background. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service is an 
independent agency created in 1947 by Title II of the Labor-Management 
Relations Act (Taft-Hartley). 29 U.S.C. 172 et seq. The duty of FMCS is 
to prevent or minimize interruptions of the free flow of commerce 
growing out of labor disputes. 29 U.S.C. 173(a). The mission of the 
FMCS is fulfilled by providing mediation, conciliation, and voluntary 
arbitration services. Services are provided to private, federal, and 
public sectors, except for the railroad and airline industries, which 
are covered by the Railway Labor Act administered by the National 
Mediation Board.
    2. Policy. The Policy of FMCS is to provide services in support of 
the Agency's statutorily mandated functions and to abide by all 
guidance, laws and regulations that governs an agency of the U.S. 
Federal Government
    3. Responsibilities: The FMCS comprises Headquarters and Field 
Operations. Individual departments report to the Office of Chief 
Operating Officer or the Office of Field Operations with these two 
Offices reporting directly to the Office of the Director.

a. Office of the Director

    (1) Agency Head: The Agency Head is appointed by the President with 
the advice and consent of the Senate and has the responsibility for 
establishing and directing policy and for the overall administration 
and strategic direction of the Agency. The Agency Head serves as the 
Agency liaison with the White House, members of the President's Cabinet 
and the Congress, and also provides direction for and participation in 
mediating major disputes.
    (2) The Equal Employment Opportunity Office: The Equal Employment 
Opportunity (EEO) Office ensures compliance with anti-discrimination 
laws by fostering a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and 
harassment. Also, the EEO Office provides guidance and support to 
senior leadership and employees, offers training on EEO principles, 
process complaints of discrimination, provides a neutral forum for 
resolving issues, monitors and report on the Agency's EEO program, and 
promote fair employment practices in areas like hiring, promotions, and 
benefits.
    (3) Executive Secretariat: The Executive Secretariat (Exec Sec) is 
responsible for coordination of the work within the agency and serves 
as a liaison between the Administration, Departments, and other 
agencies. This position manages all correspondence

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and reporting sent to and prepared for the Offices of the Director, 
Chief Operating Officer (COO), and other Divisions within the agency. 
The Exec Sec controls, tasks and responds to interagency requests at 
the Agency level; and reviews, validates, and authorizes release of 
correspondence requested under Freedom of Information Act.

b. Office of the Chief Operating Officer

    (1) Chief Operating Officer: The Chief Operating Officer (COO) 
supervises and coordinates the Agency's administrative and support 
operations, including the Offices of: General Counsel, Human Resources, 
Information Technology, Financial Resources, and Operations, 
Acquisitions and Security. The COO helps ensure that these Offices are 
fully integrated and that FMCS Headquarters delivers services promptly, 
efficiently, consistently, and in compliance with applicable federal 
rules, regulations, and laws.
    (2) Office of the General Counsel: The Office of General Counsel 
(OGC) provides legal advice and support on a wide variety of matters 
necessary for the Agency to carry out its mission and for its employees 
to perform official duties including, but not limited to, arbitration 
program management, ethics matters, labor and employment law matters, 
administrative law matters, regulatory law matters, FOIA matters, 
privacy matters, contract matters, procurement matters, fiscal law 
matters, legislative matters, and other general law matters. Also, OGC 
responds to requests for testimony and subpoenas, represents the Agency 
in legal proceedings before the MSPB, EEOC, and other administrative 
bodies and, in cooperation with the Department of Justice, represents 
the Agency in all matters arising in the federal courts. The Office of 
General Counsel includes the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Office, 
the Privacy Office, the Ethics Office, and Arbitration Services.
    (3) Office of Human Resources: The Office of Human Resources (OHR) 
provides job applicants, employees, and Agency Senior Leadership with 
strategic guidance on civilian personnel programs and services that 
support the Agency's mission and ensure compliance with applicable laws 
and regulations. The HR Director oversees the human capital management 
of the Agency through hiring qualified employees, classifying 
positions, implementing and monitoring performance appraisal systems, 
coordinating employee relations programs, training and learning 
opportunities, and directing the personnel programs for the Agency.
    (4) Office of Information Technology: The Office of Information 
Technology (OIT) develops and implements the Agency's technology plan, 
maintains computer applications and systems, and provides technological 
support to all aspects of the Agency's operations. The OIT Director 
provides strategic advice and leadership with respect to technology 
issues and trends and ensures continuity of Agency information services 
operations under a variety of possible scenarios.
    (5) Office of Financial Resources: The Office of Financial 
Resources ensures that all funds, both appropriated and earned, are 
properly and completely accounted for and that internal controls 
minimize opportunities for fraud, waste, and abuse and this provides 
accountability to the Office of Management Budget (OMB), Congress, and 
the American public. Also, the Office of Financial Resources develops 
budget estimates and support materials for the financial needs of the 
Agency, coordinates and assists in presenting the budget to OMB and 
Congress and ensures that enacted appropriations are properly executed. 
The Financial Resources Director is responsible for providing an 
integrated system of records and reports to meet management's data 
needs, and advises employees about and ensures compliance with 
appropriations, integrity rules, laws, and procedures, and other 
applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
    (6) Office of Operations, Acquisitions and Security: The Office of 
Operations, Acquisitions and Security (OAS) procures and manages goods 
and services necessary for orderly and efficient Agency operations. 
These include managing office space, managing agency records and forms, 
ordering office supplies, computer and printing equipment, mail and 
supply distribution, and inventory management. The Director is 
responsible for leading efforts to procure goods and services in 
accordance with government rules and regulations and in an efficient 
and cost-effective manner. The OAS also ensures the safety and security 
of its employees, facilities, information, and operations. OAS protects 
its buildings from threats and provides emergency responses, conducts 
background investigations, manage security clearances of its employees 
and contractors, protects the Agency's systems, data, and government 
networks from cyber threats, breaches, and unauthorized access, 
develops and enforces security plans and policies, and handles security 
incidents.

c. Office of Field Operations

    (1) Deputy Director of Field Operations (DDFO): The DDFO provides 
the Agency Head with support, guidance, leadership, and advice 
concerning mediation and conciliation services. The DDFO also 
represents the Agency externally with other agencies, stakeholders, and 
the public.
    (2) Field Operations Managers (FOM): The FOMs' supervisory 
functions include mediator selection, education, training, retention, 
professional development, and performance evaluation of Mediators. 
Also, FOMs are responsible for overseeing delivery of FMCS services 
throughout the Eastern, Central and Western United States.
    (3) Associate Deputy Director of Field Operations--National 
(ADDFON): The ADDFON provides senior-level leadership, coordination and 
oversight of national projects, programs, cases, and initiatives with 
cross-cutting impact on the Agency's mission and overseeing federal 
services. The ADDFON represents the Agency in high-profile disputes.
    (4) Associate Deputy Director of Field Operations--Operations 
(ADDFOO): The ADDFOO oversees professional development for the field 
and manages the Field Client Services function and Notice Processing.

    Dated: October 5, 2026.
Anna Davis,
General Counsel, Performing the Duties of the Director.
[FR Doc. 2026-20560 Filed 10-6-26; 8:45 am]
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