Sustainable Development Indicator Group

Working Draft Framework, Version 2, June 4, 1996

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1.1.2.3.7 Public Administration

Definition: All executive, legislative, judicial, administrative and regulatory activities of Federal, State, local and international governments.

Definition Source: Standard Industrial Classification

Public Administration Categories:

1.1.2.3.7.1 Administration of Economic Programs: Government establishments primarily engaged in the administration of economic programs, such as economic and statistics agencies, trade agencies, transporation programs, agricultural extension programs, licensing, etc. (Definition Source: Standard Industrial Classification)

1.1.2.3.7.2 Administration of Environmental Quality and Housing Programs: Government establishments primarily engaged in the administration of environmental quality and housing programs. (Definition Source: Standard Industrial Classification)

1.1.2.3.7.3 Administration of Human Resource Programs: Government establishments primarily engaged in the administration of human resource programs, such as the administration of educational programs, public health programs, public welfare programs, etc. (Definition Source: Standard Industrial Classification)

1.1.2.3.7.4 Executive, Legislative, and General Government, Except Finance: The offices of executives, legislative bodies, and general government offices, not elsewhere classified, such as governors' and mayors' offices, and the President's office. (Definition Source: Standard Industrial Classification)

1.1.2.3.7.5 Justice, Public Order and Safety: Government establishments engaged in justice, public order and safety. (Definition Source: Standard Industrial Classification)

1.1.2.3.7.6 National Security and International Affairs: Government establishments primarily engaged in national security and international affairs, such as the military and the diplomatic corps. (Definition Source: Standard Industrial Classification)

1.1.2.3.7.7 Public Finance, Taxation, and Monetary Policy: Government establishments primarily engaged in public finance, taxation, and monetary policy. (Definition Source: Standard Industrial Classification)