Delegation of Function to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management

Nov 3, 2016

Summary

Allows the head of the Office of Personnel Management to set up programs for federal workers to share their paid time off during emergencies.

What problem does this solve?

Previously, only the President could approve emergency leave sharing for federal workers, which could be slow. This order lets the Director of the OPM create these programs, making it faster to help employees during a crisis.

What does this order do?

Delegates authority to OPM Director

Gives the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) the President's power to create emergency leave transfer programs for federal employees.

Requires consultation with OMB

Requires the OPM Director to talk with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget before setting up an emergency leave program.

Mandates notification to the President

Directs the OPM Director to inform the President whenever a new emergency leave transfer program is established.

No new legal rights created

States that this order does not create any new rights or benefits that can be enforced in court by any person or group.

Who does this affect?

Federal government employees

What is the real world impact?

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Improves government efficiency

Allows for a quicker response to emergencies affecting federal employees by removing the need for direct Presidential action each time a leave transfer program is needed. This streamlines the process for helping government workers in a crisis.

When does this start?

This order becomes effective as of its signing date, October 31, 2016.