ISCO-08 1112
Senior government officials
76.1%
ADI · 124th of 433 · 95% interval 63.8–87.2
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 76.1% of the task time of senior government officials, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full76.1%
124th of 433 · interval 63.8–87.2
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time50.7%
121st of 433 · interval 46.8–54.5
Evidence89
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 3.1 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 0.6%L1Augmentation · 23.3%L2Partial delegation · 76.2%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
89 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare emergency situation status reports that describe response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments.Emergency Management Directors | 4.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.Emergency Management Directors | 4.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Keep informed of activities or changes that could affect the likelihood of an emergency, response efforts, or plan implementation.Emergency Management Directors | 3.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.3 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Consult with officials of local and area governments, schools, hospitals, and other institutions to determine their needs and capabilities in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency.Emergency Management Directors | 3.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 4.8 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect facilities and equipment, such as emergency management centers and communications equipment, to determine their operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.Emergency Management Directors | 2.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Keep informed of federal, state, and local regulations affecting emergency plans, and ensure that plans adhere to those regulations.Emergency Management Directors | 2.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Accountability |
| Maintain and update all resource materials associated with emergency preparedness plans.Emergency Management Directors | 2.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 5.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with other officials to prepare and analyze damage assessments following disasters or emergencies.Emergency Management Directors | 2.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops related to emergency management to learn new information and to develop working relationships with other emergency management specialists.Emergency Management Directors | 2.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design and administer emergency or disaster preparedness training courses that teach people how to effectively respond to major emergencies and disasters.Emergency Management Directors | 2.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 14 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare plans that outline operating procedures to be used in response to disasters or emergencies, such as hurricanes, nuclear accidents, and terrorist attacks, and in recovery from these events.Emergency Management Directors | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 25 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.Emergency Management Directors | 2.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review emergency plans of individual organizations, such as medical facilities, to ensure their adequacy.Emergency Management Directors | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 8.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop instructional materials for the public and make presentations to citizens' groups to provide information on emergency plans and their implementation processes.Emergency Management Directors | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Develop and perform tests and evaluations of emergency management plans in accordance with state and federal regulations.Emergency Management Directors | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 12 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Show the other 74 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supervise employees or volunteers working on sustainability projects.Chief Sustainability Officers | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 2.5 h | Trust and care |
| Conduct surveys to determine the types of emergency-related needs to be addressed in disaster planning, or provide technical support to others conducting such surveys.Emergency Management Directors | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Propose alteration of emergency response procedures, based on regulatory changes, technological changes, or knowledge gained from outcomes of previous emergency situations.Emergency Management Directors | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 8.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Train local groups in the preparation of long-term plans that are compatible with federal and state plans.Emergency Management Directors | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 8.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Apply for federal funding for emergency-management-related needs, and administer and report on the progress of such grants.Emergency Management Directors | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 24 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop or execute strategies to address issues such as energy use, resource conservation, recycling, pollution reduction, waste elimination, transportation, education, and building design.Chief Sustainability Officers | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide communities with assistance in applying for federal funding for emergency management facilities, radiological instrumentation, and related items.Emergency Management Directors | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 8.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Study emergency plans used elsewhere to gather information for plan development.Emergency Management Directors | 1.4% | L2 | L3L2 | 78% | 4.0 h | – |
| Develop, or oversee the development of, sustainability evaluation or monitoring systems.Chief Sustainability Officers | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 24 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of sustainability programs.Chief Sustainability Officers | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Develop, or oversee the development of, marketing or outreach media for sustainability projects or events.Chief Sustainability Officers | 1.2% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 6.5 h | – |
| Create and maintain sustainability program documents, such as schedules and budgets.Chief Sustainability Officers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Research environmental sustainability issues, concerns, or stakeholder interests.Chief Sustainability Officers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 6.0 h | Trust and care |
| Develop sustainability reports, presentations, or proposals for supplier, employee, academia, media, government, public interest, or other groups.Chief Sustainability Officers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 7.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Formulate or implement sustainability campaign or marketing strategies.Chief Sustainability Officers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 8.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop and implement training procedures and strategies for radiological protection, detection, and decontamination.Emergency Management Directors · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 10 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Identify and evaluate pilot projects or programs to enhance the sustainability research agenda.Chief Sustainability Officers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inventory and distribute nuclear, biological, and chemical detection and contamination equipment, providing instruction in its maintenance and use.Emergency Management Directors · supplemental task | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Evaluate and approve proposals for sustainability projects, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and integration with other initiatives.Chief Sustainability Officers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.0 h | Accountability |
| Direct sustainability program operations to ensure compliance with environmental or governmental regulations.Chief Sustainability Officers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 5.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.Chief Executives | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 5.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.Chief Executives | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 50 min | Accountability |
| Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.Chief Executives | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 21 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.Chief Executives | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.Chief Executives | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review sustainability program objectives, progress, or status to ensure compliance with policies, standards, regulations, or laws.Chief Sustainability Officers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop methodologies to assess the viability or success of sustainability initiatives.Chief Sustainability Officers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.Chief Executives | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.Chief Executives | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.Chief Executives | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Identify educational, training, or other development opportunities for sustainability employees or volunteers.Chief Sustainability Officers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.Chief Executives | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 8.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Write project proposals, grant applications, or other documents to pursue funding for environmental initiatives.Chief Sustainability Officers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 11 h | Access to systems |
| Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.General and Operations Managers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 5.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.Chief Executives | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 24 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.Chief Executives | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 5.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.Chief Executives | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, or sustainability of operations.General and Operations Managers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 3.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting.Chief Executives · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.General and Operations Managers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 2.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.General and Operations Managers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.Chief Executives | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.Chief Executives | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 4.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory.General and Operations Managers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Set prices or credit terms for goods or services, based on forecasts of customer demand.General and Operations Managers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.General and Operations Managers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Direct or coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying or selling investment products or financial services.Chief Executives · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 5.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.Chief Executives | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Write and distribute financial or environmental impact reports.Chief Sustainability Officers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct risk assessments related to sustainability and the environment.Chief Sustainability Officers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes.Chief Executives | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan or direct activities, such as sales promotions, that require coordination with other department managers.General and Operations Managers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments.Chief Executives | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 5.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review and analyze legislation, laws, or public policy and recommend changes to promote or support interests of the general population or special groups.Chief Executives · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Trust and care |
| Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.Chief Executives · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions.Chief Executives · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils or council committees.Chief Executives | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Organize or approve promotional campaigns.Chief Executives | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.8 h | Accountability |
| Direct non-merchandising departments of businesses, such as advertising or purchasing.General and Operations Managers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 5.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.Chief Executives | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials, and ensure that bylaws are enforced.Chief Executives · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 8.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws, or testify at such hearings.Chief Executives · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 6.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Represent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do so.Chief Executives · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Nominate citizens to boards or commissions.Chief Executives · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 4.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies.Chief Executives · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.General and Operations Managers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members.General and Operations Managers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 7.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Make presentations to legislative or other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets.Chief Executives · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform personnel functions, such as selection, training, or evaluation.General and Operations Managers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.General and Operations Managers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop or implement product-marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns or sales promotions.General and Operations Managers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 8.0 h | Access to systems |
| Implement or oversee environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management.General and Operations Managers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan store layouts or design displays.General and Operations Managers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Recommend locations for new facilities, or oversee the remodeling or renovating of current facilities.General and Operations Managers · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 76.1% | 72 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.438 | 67 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 1.107 | 82 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 53.263 | 44 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.488 | 87 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.023 | 51 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (11)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Senior officials of special-interest organisations 1114 | 90.3 | |
| Managing directors and chief executives 1120 | 75.9 | |
| Traditional chiefs and heads of village 1113 | 62.8 | |
| Legislators 1111 | 50.0 |
Dashed line: senior government officials (76.1%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Senior government officials (ISCO-08 1112), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/1112
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Senior government officials (ISCO-08 1112)}
}Machine-readable
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