negotiations and related functions

negotiations and related functions Sec. 34. Under the direction of the Secretary of State— (a) the Director, for the purpose of conducting negotiations concerning arms control and disarmament or for the purpose of exercising any other authority given him by this Act, may (1) consult and communicate with or direct the consultation and communication with representatives of other nations or of international organizations and (2) communicate in the name of the Secretary with diplomatic representatives of the United States in this country and abroad. (b) the Director shall perform functions pursuant to section Reorganization Plan 8 of 1953 with respect to providing note. to the United States Information Agency official United States positions and policy on arms control and disarmament matters for dissemination abroad. (c) the Director is authorized (1) to formulate plans and make preparations for the establishment, operation, and funding of inspection and control systems which may become part of the United States arms control and disarmament activities, and (2) as authorized by law, to put into effect, direct, or otherwise assume United States responsibility for such systems.