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The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) is an independent federal agency within the executive branch whose statutory mission is to identify ways to improve the procedures by which federal agencies protect the public interest and determine the rights, privileges, and obligations of private persons.
ACUS has issued hundreds of recommendations since 1968 to improve the efficiency, adequacy, and fairness of rulemaking, adjudication, and other administrative processes. Many have resulted in reforms by federal agencies, the President, Congress, and the Judicial Conference of the United States.
Recommendations are issued by the Assembly, whose members include a Chairman appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate; ten presidential appointees who, together with the Chairman, comprise the Council; 50 Government Members, who are senior federal officials designated by the heads of participating agencies; and 40 Public Members, who are academics, practitioners, and other private-sector experts appointed by the Chairman and approved by the Council. Except for the Chairman, all members are unpaid.
A full-time staff in the Office of the Chairman supports the Assembly’s work and undertakes additional projects to study and improve federal administrative processes.
About the project
The goal of migrating a ACUS.GOV from Drupal 7 to Drupal 9 was to modernize and improve the website's performance, security, and functionality. Drupal 9 is the latest version of the Drupal content management system, and it offers many new features, improvements, and bug fixes over previous versions. The migration process involves upgrading the website's codebase, database, and custom modules to Drupal 9, as well as adapting any themes or templates to work with the new version.
The outcome of a successful migration included:
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Improved website performance: Drupal 9 offers better caching, faster database queries, and optimized code that can result in faster page load times and improved website performance.
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Enhanced security: Drupal 9 includes many security improvements and bug fixes that can help prevent security vulnerabilities and protect the website from potential attacks.
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Better user experience: Drupal 9 offers many new features and improvements that can enhance the website's user experience, such as better mobile responsiveness, improved accessibility, and easier content creation and management.
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Easier maintenance: By migrating to Drupal 9, the website can benefit from ongoing support, updates, and security patches from the Drupal community, making it easier to maintain and keep up to date with the latest standards and best practices.
Why Drupal was chosen
The federal government likes the Drupal web content management system for several reasons:
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Security: Drupal is known for its robust security features and has a dedicated security team that monitors and addresses security vulnerabilities. This is particularly important for federal government agencies that handle sensitive and confidential information.
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Flexibility: Drupal is a highly flexible and customizable platform that can be tailored to meet the unique needs and requirements of federal government agencies. Drupal's modular architecture allows for the easy integration of third-party tools and services, making it a versatile platform for complex web applications.
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Accessibility: Drupal is built with accessibility in mind and is designed to meet the requirements of Section 508 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This is particularly important for federal government agencies that must ensure that their websites are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
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Open source: Drupal is an open-source platform, which means that it is freely available and can be modified and distributed by anyone. This makes it an attractive option for federal government agencies that prioritize transparency, collaboration, and cost-effectiveness.
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Large user community: Drupal has a large and active user community, including government agencies, developers, and vendors. This community provides a wealth of resources, including modules, themes, and documentation, making it easier for federal government agencies to develop and maintain their Drupal-based websites.
Overall, the federal government likes Drupal because it is a secure, flexible, accessible, open-source platform with a large and active user community. These factors make Drupal an attractive option for federal government agencies that require a reliable and customizable web content management system.
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