The ROC Office of the President Organization Act Article 8

The Department of Public Affairs shall be charged with:(1) dissemination and explanation of major government policies;(2) liaison with the media and handling of news releases;(3) collection and analysis of public opinion;(4) handling of petitions from the general public;(5) other matters that may be delegated to it.
中文原文 中華民國總統府組織法第8條
公共事務室掌理下列事項:
一、關於政策宣導及闡釋事項。
二、關於新聞聯繫及發布事項。
三、關於輿情蒐集及反映事項。
四、關於民眾陳情之處理事項。
五、其他交辦事項。

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