### Question
Can you define what inherently governmental function means?


### Answer
**Inherently governmental function** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 12651g*:

> any activity that is so intimately related to the public interest as to mandate performance by an officer or employee of the Federal Government, including an activity that requires either the exercise of discretion in applying the authority of the Government or the use of value judgment in making a decision for the Government

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12651g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM > Division G-Corporation for National and Community Service**

