 Welcome to the Executive Office of the Director. The mission of the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services is to protect lives and property, build capabilities, and support our communities for a resilient California. Accomplishing this mission requires a large and diverse team of individuals with a wide array of experience and expertise. The Executive Office of the Director includes offices that contribute toward and support the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services and our vision to be the leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We begin with the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity, otherwise known as EEO. The EEO office provides proactive training and consultation to Cal OES employees to ensure a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. EEO also oversees the EEO compliant process and is committed to the appreciation of diversity and inclusion. The EEO office also supports the grants department by ensuring grants sub-recipients are compliant with EEO regulations. The Office of Legal Affairs advises and advocates for Cal OES programs and administration to navigate through legalities associated with emergency services, homeland security, public safety communications, and all phases of disaster management. The Office of Legislative and External Affairs represents Cal OES before departments, the legislature, Congress, and various community groups on legislative issues, track state and federal legislation, and prepares briefing documents for the director's speaking engagements or major events. The tribal coordinator improves and maintains communication and collaboration and assists with informed decision-making between Cal OES and all Native American tribes in California. They also educate internal and external partners on the cultural settings of California Native Americans, their emergency management and homeland security issues, and cultural sensitivities. The Office of Private Sector Non-Governmental Organization Coordination designs, coordinates, and implements statewide outreach programs to foster relationships with businesses, associations, companies, and universities, as well as nonprofit, nongovernmental, and philanthropic organizations. It also works with Cal OES to maximize the inclusion and effective use of private sector, philanthropic, and NGO staff and resources in all phases of emergency management. The Office of Access and Functional Needs identifies the needs of people with disabilities before, during, and after a disaster, and integrates disability needs and resources into all aspects of emergency management systems and planning. It also provides support and technical assistance to other state agencies, local governments, and public and private partners in planning and response, and serves as a liaison for the disability communities and Cal OES. The Office of Crisis Communication and Media Relations provides the media and public with information about Cal OES, its programs, policies, and projects. It also conducts Cal OES's disaster preparedness campaign and other public events, as well as providing comprehensive crisis communication training. It also manages the Joint Information Center, or JIC, during large-scale emergencies. Internal Audits does exactly what you would expect. It performs audits on Cal OES's internal operations to ensure effective and efficient operations, compliance with state and federal rules, laws, and regulations, and the reliability of Cal OES's financial reports. Audits also provides a central point of contact for all audits and reviews conducted by federal and other state agencies, coordinated through the Audit Chief. The Office also investigates complaints of improper governmental activities against Cal OES employees or any entity entrusted with grant funds administered by Cal OES, including fraud, waste, abuse, or misappropriation of state or federal funds. Finally, the Office of State Military Department Liaison provides expertise in the full spectrum of military support capabilities to Cal OES's senior leadership, in order to effectively coordinate and integrate defense civil support capabilities across all emergency management functions. Want more information on the Office of Executive and how each branch contributes to our mission? Visit caloes.ca.gov and click on the Cal OES Divisions link.