Headed by one of the Mayor's three executive assistants, this unit coordinated relations with the various boards and commissions, the City Council, state and federal governments, and local, national, and international organizations. It managed press and international relations, liaison with the Council and state legislature, and liaison with the various political organizations. Intergovernmental Relations staff represented the Mayor at conferences outside the city and acted as liaison with the U.S. Conference of Mayors and National League of Cities (although this latter function later came under the umbrella of the Special Assistant to the Mayor).