The Congressional Charter
The Charter set forth the following “objects and purposes” for the Academy:
- Evaluating the structure, administration, operation, and program performance of Federal and other governments and government agencies, anticipating, identifying, and analyzing significant problems and suggesting timely corrective action;
- Foreseeing and examining critical emerging issues in governance, formulating practical approaches to their resolution.
- Assessing the effectiveness, structure, administration, and implications for governance of present or proposed public programs, policies, and processes, recommending specific changes;
- Advising on the relationship of Federal, State, regional, and local governments; increasing public officials,’ citizens,’ and scholars’ understanding of requirements and opportunities for sound governance and how these can be effectively met; and
- Demonstrating by the conduct of its affairs a commitment to the highest professional standards of ethics and scholarship.