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 data; and periodically may convene special meetings, sometimes in conjunction with meetings of professional associations.

Before the 1980 census, the Census Bureau dealt with most CSACs, State agencies, and tribal officials directly from its headquarters outside of Washington, DC. For the 1990 census, the Census Bureau decentralized its geographic programs in an effort to be more responsive to local needs and interests. As a result, most CSACs, State agencies, and tribal officials now deal directly with the geographic staff in the Census Bureau’s 12 regional offices. Sources of Local Assistance3-13