Presidential Order on Succession for the Office of Personnel Management
January 3, 2025
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The Frame
This document ensures continuity of leadership within a key federal agency responsible for managing the government's civilian workforce.
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Office of Personnel Management officials
The officials listed in the order are assigned specific duties and legal responsibilities regarding the potential assumption of the Director's role.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The order establishes a specific hierarchy of seven positions to act as OPM Director if the Director and Deputy Director are unavailable.
- The hierarchy begins with the Chief of Staff, followed by the General Counsel and Chief Management Officer.
- Individuals serving in an acting capacity in the listed positions are ineligible to serve as acting Director under this order.
- This memorandum revokes the previous order of succession established on December 10, 2020.
- The President retains the legal discretion to designate an acting Director outside of this established order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the OPM Director and Deputy Director are both unable to serve?
Does this order apply to people currently serving in an acting capacity?
Why It Matters
This document ensures continuity of leadership within a key federal agency responsible for managing the government's civilian workforce.
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Succession Protocol Update
The memorandum explicitly revokes the 2020 succession order, indicating a shift in the administrative hierarchy for the OPM.
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