President John F. Kennedy signed a Presidential Memorandum on November 10, 1961 directing the establishment of Federal Executive Boards (FEB) in ten major centers of Federal activity. These new organizations were to serve as field level structures comprised of the highest ranking official of each federal agency (civilian, military, and postal service) in that given area. Seattle was among the ten original FEB locations.

"Although each executive agency and its field organization have a special mission, there are many matters on which the work of the departments converge. Among them are management and budgetary procedures, personnel policies, recruitment efforts, office information duties, and similar matters. There are opportunities to pool experience and resources, and to accomplish savings. In substantive programs there are also opportunities for a more closely coordinated approach in many activities."
With those words, the concept of Federal Executive Boards was introduced by President John F. Kennedy in 1961. Today, a quarter of a century later, twenty-eight FEBs exist to provide closer coordination among Federal agencies outside Washington DC.

MISSION:
To increase the effectiveness and economy of Federal agencies in Oklahoma. 1961 Presidential Memo, 5CFR Part 960

VISION STATEMENT:
FEBs are considered the preferred single point of contact, the liaison, to communicate national and local government initiatives in an effective and efficient manner.

GENERAL GOALS:

• Advance the President's Administration Goals and Initiatives

• Create and Advance Local Initiatives

• Provide information, referrals and guidance for intergovernmental and community outreach