CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
MOTHER CHURCH OF THE SCIENTOLOGY RELIGION
Office of Special Affairs
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Mr. Michael Rinder, head of the Office of Special Affairs International
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he Office of Special Affairs is the division of Church of Scientology International responsible for interfacing with the society at large. The responsibilities of this office include community outreach activities, which it coordinates with other Church organizations, public relations and legal affairs.
Mr. Michael Rinder, a senior church executive since 1976 and a CSI Board member, heads this office. His staff includes legal and public affairs experts who are responsible for the external affairs of Church of Scientology International and of all churches worldwide.
Through a network of Directors of Special Affairs who serve in local churches, the Office of Special Affairs ensures that every church maintains sound corporate status and complies with all legal and tax requirements.
It also coordinates community affairs and outreach programs participated in by the local churches, including national anti-drug campaigns and interfaith activities.
The Office of Special Affairs formulates and coordinates national and international community betterment campaigns for the Church, with emphasis on drug education and drug-abuse prevention programs such as “Lead the Way to a Drug-Free USA,” “Say No to Drugs” in Canada and Europe, and “Drug-Free Marshals” and “Drug-Free Ambassadors” internationally.
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