Establishing the President's Management Advisory Board
Apr 22, 2010
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Apr 19, 2010
Published on: Apr 22, 2010
Apr 22, 2010
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Apr 19, 2010
Published on: Apr 22, 2010
Summary
Establishes a board of private-sector experts to give advice on making the federal government work better, focusing on technology and customer service.
What problem does this solve?
The federal government may not always use the most modern and effective business methods. This order creates a board of successful private business leaders to share their knowledge and recommend ways to improve how the government operates.
What does this order do?
Establishes the President's Management Advisory Board (PMAB)
Creates a new advisory board within the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide advice on government management.
Defines the board's mission
Directs the board to advise the President on using the best business practices to improve government productivity, technology, and customer service.
Outlines board membership
Specifies the board will have up to 18 members, with 17 appointed by the President from the private sector and chaired by the Deputy Director for Management of the OMB.
Sets term limits for members
States that appointed members will serve for a term of 2 years and can be reappointed.
Specifies member compensation
Clarifies that board members will not be paid for their service but will be reimbursed for travel expenses.
Who does this affect?
- Federal government agencies
- Private sector business leaders
What is the real world impact?
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Improves government efficiency
Brings in successful business leaders to share their knowledge on how to make the government run more like a modern, efficient company, focusing on productivity, technology, and customer service.
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Increases private sector influence
Appoints corporate leaders to advise on government operations, which could lead to recommendations that benefit private industries rather than the public interest.
When does this start?
This order takes effect on April 19, 2010, and includes a specific timeline for when the board will end.
Board Termination
The board is set to end on April 19, 2012, two years after the order was issued, unless the President chooses to extend it.