Canada. Dept. of National Defence. Director of Organization

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Canada. Dept. of National Defence. Director of Organization

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        Dates of existence

        1940-1996

        History

        In 1940 the Director of Organization was directly responsible to the Adjutant-General (AG) or the following duties: organization; mobilization; reinforcements; establishments; AG estimates; promulgation of orders and regulations; returns; and general direction of the duties of the Directorate.

        In 1965 the Director of Organization was responsible to the DGOM [Director General Organization and Manpower] for:
        • Developing and promulgating organization policy and procedures;
        • Reviewing organization policy to encompass new management techniques and new administrative and financial systems and procedures;
        • Reviewing proposed program changes to ensure conformity with organization policy and approved organization practice;
        • Promulgating orders and instructions to authorize the implementation of approved changes in organizations, including the formation, relocation, re-organization, re-designation and disbandment of commands, units and other elements of the Canadian Forces;
        • Periodically reviewing organizations; and
        • Maintaining organizational records.

        The Directorate was cancelled in 1996.

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        Final

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        • English

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          Not in Amicus. Amicus format. 2018/5 [Director of Organization fonds].

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