Concise AACR2: 55. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ENTERED SUBORDINATELY
55A.General rule
Enter the name of a body created or controlled by a government under the heading for that government when it belongs to one or more of the following types.
TYPE 1. An agency with a name that is general in nature.
In case of doubt, enter the body directly.
TYPE 2. An agency that has no other agency above it (for example, a ministry).
TYPE 3. A legislative body (for example, a parliament, city council, or state legislature).
TYPE 4. A court.
TYPE 5. A major armed service (see also rule
56B).
TYPE 6. An embassy, consulate, etc.
55B. Government officials
Enter heads of state and other government officials who are not identified with the name of
a particular agency as instructed below.
55B1.Sovereigns, presidents, heads of state, etc.
Give the name of the government followed by the name of the office,
the dates of incumbency, and the brief name of the person.
55B2.Other government officials.
Give the name of the government followed by the name of the office.
