OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS AND COUNSELOR TO THE DIRECTOR The Office of Congressional Affairs and Counselor to the Director plans, develops, and coordinates matters relating to internal CRS policies, particularly as they affect the Service's relationships with congressional clients and other legislative support agencies: provides counsel to the Director and the Deputy Director on matters of law and policy. provides final CRS review and clearance of all CRS products by ensuring that they comply with applicable guidelines and directives contained in the Legislative Reorganization Act, in statements by appropriations and oversight committees, and in Library regulations and CRS policy statements. receives, assigns and tracks congressional inquiries. works with the divisions to plan and carry out institutes, seminars, and briefings for Members, committees and their staffs. takes the lead in developing, strengthening and implementing outreach to congressional offices. records, tracks, and reports data on congressional inquiries and CRS responses. develops and refines systems designed to provide managers with statistical information needed to analyze subject coverage, client service and the use of resources. provides a co-chair of the External Research Review Board for reviewing contract proposals and making recommendations to the Director. Congressional Research Service The Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20540-7500 E-mail: employment@crs.loc.gov