Presidential Order on Succession for the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
January 3, 2025
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The Frame
This document ensures continuity of leadership for a federal agency that manages international development investments, clarifying who is in charge during unexpected vacancies.
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DFC leadership officials
These officials are assigned a specific rank in the order of succession for the Chief Executive Officer role.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The order establishes a nine-person hierarchy for the DFC CEO position.
- The Deputy Chief Executive Officer is first in the line of succession.
- Individuals serving in an acting capacity are ineligible to succeed to the CEO role under this order.
- The President retains the discretion to depart from this order if permitted by law.
- This memorandum revokes the previous succession order from January 8, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who takes over if the DFC CEO is unable to perform their duties?
Does this order apply to people currently serving in acting roles?
Why It Matters
This document ensures continuity of leadership for a federal agency that manages international development investments, clarifying who is in charge during unexpected vacancies.
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Succession Update
The order updates the succession hierarchy for the DFC, replacing a policy that had been in place since the start of the previous administration in 2021.
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