This memorandum documents the release of the 2020 Census Detailed Operational Plan for Geographic Programs Operation – Geographic Partnership Programs Component. This document provides specific details for the Geographic Partnership Programs. It will be updated over time to reflect changes in strategies that result from census planning, research, and testing activities.
The Geographic Partnership Programs of the Geographic Programs Operation provide opportunities for tribal, state, and local governments, and coordinating agencies to review and improve the legal and statistical boundaries used to tabulate the 2020 Census.
The 2020 Census Memorandum Series documents significant decisions, actions, and accomplishments of the 2020 Census Program for the purpose of informing stakeholders, coordinating interdivisional efforts, and documenting important historical changes.
A memorandum generally will be added to this series for any decision or documentation that meets the following criteria:
Visit 2020census.gov to access the Memorandum Series, the 2020 Census Operational Plan, and other information about preparations for the 2020 Census.