Providing an Order of Succession Within the Office of Management and Budget
May 24, 2012
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: May 21, 2012
Published on: May 24, 2012
May 24, 2012
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: May 21, 2012
Published on: May 24, 2012
Summary
Creates a list of officials who will take over as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget if the Director and Deputy Director cannot do their jobs.
What problem does this solve?
If the top two leaders of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) were suddenly unable to work, there was no clear plan for who would take charge. This order creates a specific list of other officials, in order, who will step in to lead the OMB, ensuring the office can keep running smoothly.
What does this order do?
Establishes the line of succession for OMB Director
Lists 13 officials, from the Deputy Director for Management to the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, who will act as Director if the Director and Deputy Director are unable to serve.
Sets rules for who can serve as acting Director
Specifies that individuals already serving in an acting role cannot become the acting Director. Also, the President can still choose someone else not on the list.
Replaces a previous succession order
Cancels Executive Order 13370 from 2005, which previously set the line of succession for the Office of Management and Budget.
Who does this affect?
- Office of Management and Budget officials
- Federal government agencies
What is the real world impact?
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Ensures continuity of government operations
Prevents confusion and keeps the Office of Management and Budget running if its top leaders are suddenly unavailable. This ensures that important government financial and policy work is not interrupted.
When does this start?
This order takes effect on May 21, 2012, the date it was signed.