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

2016-11-03Executive Order 13745
Signed by: Barack Obama
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Headline: Office of Personnel Management Director Authorized to Create Emergency Leave Program

What it does: The order directs the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to establish emergency leave transfer programs, consulting with the Office of Management and Budget and notifying the President.

Real World Impact:
  • Authorizes creation of emergency leave transfer programs for federal agencies and employees.
  • Requires consultation with the Office of Management and Budget before establishing a program.
  • Directs the Office of Personnel Management Director to notify the President when established.
Topics: government personnel, leave policy, budget coordination, federal administration

Summary

This order delegates to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management the President's statutory authority to direct establishment of emergency leave transfer programs. The OPM Director must consult with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and must notify the President when any such program is established.

The order makes clear it does not create enforceable legal rights or benefits against the United States or its agencies, officers, or employees.

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