Definition
Cross-government
An officer designated as the main point of contact between teams, agencies, organisations or participants, responsible for coordinating information, requests, arrangements and follow-up.
Example: The liaison officer connects both sides; they are not a human email-forwarding rule.
Also known as: liaison, liaison point
Context: A liaison officer coordinates the relationship but may not have authority to commit the organisation or make the substantive decision.
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