Offices and bureaus of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary

(a) In general There are authorized to be within the Department the following bureaus and offices to support the Secretary’s and Deputy Secretary’s situational awareness and decision-making in the management of the Department: (1) A Bureau of Legislative Affairs, in accordance with section 122. (2) A Bureau of Intelligence and Research, in accordance with section 123. (3) An Office of Policy Planning, in accordance with section 124. (4) An Office of the Legal Adviser, in accordance with section 125. (5) An Office of Protocol, in accordance with section 126. (6) An Office of the Spokesperson, in accordance with section 127. (b) Delegation The Secretary may delegate the responsibilities for the coordination of activities across the bureaus and offices listed in subsection (a) to the Deputy Secretary to ensure that the missions of such bureaus and offices are integrated into the Department’s broader goals.