Amending the Order of Succession Within the Department of Agriculture
Amends Succession Order for Department of Agriculture Leaders
What it does
The Department of Agriculture must follow the revised order of succession and ensure listed officials meet Federal Vacancies Reform Act eligibility.
Real-world impact
- Changes which officials can serve as Acting Secretary in the Agriculture Department.
- Adds specific Farm Service Agency leaders and state directors to the succession list.
- Requires acting officials to satisfy Federal Vacancies Reform Act eligibility rules.
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Summary
This order changes who steps in to lead the Department of Agriculture if the Secretary cannot serve. It replaces the previous list and specifies a new sequence of officials, including the General Counsel, the Chief Financial Officer, several under secretaries, certain assistant secretaries, and Farm Service Agency leaders.
It also requires that anyone acting as Secretary meet the eligibility rules of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. The order states it aims to improve internal management and does not create enforceable legal rights.
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