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On the local level, the National Urban League has 112 affiliates located in 36 states and the District of Columbia.

There is a close relationship between national headquarters and the affiliates. The National headquarters charts the course, sets broad national policy and provides training, technical assistance and other supportive services.

The major emphasis is placed on managerial skills thus assuring that maximum benefits are derived from available resources and that the League's traditional high degree of accountability is maintained. One of the methods utilized to assure this is an on-going Management and Training Development Center for senior affiliate personnel and volunteer leaders conducted at headquarters.

The national office also maintains a Central Planning Unit which enables it to plan with its constituents rather than for them and a program Evaluation Department which continuely assesses program operation and results.

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