Code of Federal Regulations Title 41. Public Contracts and Property Management § 41.102–3.120 What are the responsibilities and functions of a Designated Federal Officer (DFO)?

(a) Approve or call the meeting of the advisory committee or subcommittee;

(b) Approve the agenda, except that this requirement does not apply to a Presidential advisory committee;

(c) Attend the meetings;

(d) Adjourn any meeting when he or she determines it to be in the public interest;  and

(e) Chair the meeting when so directed by the agency head.