Conduct a short survey and ask five people you know to list the names of administrative agencies.

Here is an example: Discussion Board Admin Agencies

An official governmental body empowered with the authority to direct and supervise the implementation of particular legislative acts. In addition to agency, suchgovernmental bodies may be called commissions, corporations (e.g., Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation), boards, departments, or divisions.

A 42-year old police officer: NC Criminal Justice and Standards, International Association of Police Chiefs, Wilson NC school board, Wilson County Department of Social Services, County Health Departments, NC Sheriff Standards, NC Administrative Office of the Courts

A 38-year old Firefighter: NFPA, OSHA, NC Department of Emergency Management, International Association of Fire Chiefs, International Association of Firefighters, URL, NC Office of the Fire Marshal

A 26-year old Paramedic: NC Office of EMS, US Office of EMS, FEMA, NC Community College Accreditation

A 40-year old IT professional with a mid-sized bank: FDIC, Disaster Recovery Institute, US Office of Technology, Business Continuity and Resiliency Training Institute

A 56-year old Bail Agent: NC Bail Agent Association, NC Private Protective Services Board, ASIS International, NC Department of Insurance

People seem to be most familiar with agencies that have governance regarding their employment. Regulations and administrative codes are everywhere. Agencies can be regulating bodies through best industry practice or enforcement.