It was "the only Federal agency dedicated to assist State and local units of government, private and public organizations, and community groups with preventing and resolving racial and ethnic tensions, incidents, and civil disorders, and in restoring racial stability and harmony" by employing conciliators.[5]
The most recent director was Paul Monteiro, who was appointed by the Biden administration and sworn in on May 26, 2022.[6] He resigned in April 2023.[7]
