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CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICERS COUNCIL

FISCAL YEAR 2006

ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CONGRESS

Working for America

UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

APRIL 2007
A MESSAGE FROM OPM DIRECTOR LINDA M. SPRINGER 

CHAIRMAN, CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICERS COUNCIL

As Chairman of the Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council, I am pleased to present our 

fourth annual report to Congress. Since its inaugural meeting in June 2003, the Council has 

continued to evolve and expand its influence with the Federal community. This report outlines 

important activities undertaken by the Council in Fiscal Year (FY) 2006. 

In addition, this year’s report details how three specific changes to the Council – realigning the 

subcommittees, appointing Deputy Chief Human Capital Officers, and expanding the training 

academy – enhanced its overall visibility, leadership, and structure. 

As we continue our development, the Council members remain united and committed to meeting 

the human capital objectives outlined in the Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002. 

I look forward to the continued efforts of the Council during this fiscal year and beyond. 

This report can also be found on the CHCO Council’s website at www.chcoc.gov. 

Linda M. Springer 

Chairman 
TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Executive Summary.............................................................................................................3 

II. Background..........................................................................................................................4 

III. Council Activities ................................................................................................................5 

 Meetings of the Council.................................................................................................5 

 Meetings of the Executive Committee...........................................................................7 

 Key Activities of the Subcommittees ............................................................................7 

 Chief Human Capital Officers Training Academy ......................................................10 

 Deputy Chief Human Capital Officers ........................................................................11 

Appendix 1: Members of the Chief Human Capital Officers Council .........................................12 

Appendix 2: Members of the Executive Committee.....................................................................13 

Appendix 3: Chief Human Capital Officers Council Charter.......................................................14 

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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

The Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 (Act), enacted as part of the Homeland Security 

Act of 2002 on November 25, 2002,1

 required the heads of 24 Executive departments and 

agencies to appoint or designate Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCOs) and to establish a Chief 

Human Capital Officers Council (Council). The 25-member Council is composed of the 

Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Deputy Director for Management of 

the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the CHCOs of the 15 Executive departments, and 

the CHCOs of additional agencies and the Small Agency Council, as designated by the OPM 

Director. 

During FY 2006, several changes were made to the structure and organization of the CHCO 

Council to enhance its visibility, leadership, and overall effectiveness. 

First, during the March 2006 CHCO Council meeting, Chairman Linda M. Springer discussed 

her intent to restructure and realign the subcommittees. After working with the Council 

members, Chairman Springer unveiled six new subcommittees during the Council’s May 2006 

meeting. The new subcommittees are as follows: Emergency Preparedness, Hiring and 

Succession Planning, Human Capital Workforce, Human Resources Line of Business, Learning 

and Development, and Performance Management. Council members accomplished an important 

milestone when they developed the FY 2007 subcommittee mission statements and goals outlining 

the objectives for the coming fiscal year. This plan was formally adopted by the Council during 

the November 2006 meeting. 

Second, Chairman Springer asked each Chief Human Capital Officer to appoint a deputy to serve 

on the Council. The inclusion of the Deputy Chief Human Capital Officers serves three 

important purposes. First, they will create a stronger link between the Council’s activities and 

discussions with the Federal Human Resources Directors. Second, the Deputies will help 

identify best practices for Council meetings, training academy sessions, and subcommittee 

meetings. Finally, the Deputy CHCOs will ensure continuity when there are changes in 

leadership among the CHCOs. 

Third, key enhancements were made to the CHCO Council Training Academy during FY 2006. 

In the past, the academy sessions were open to CHCOs only. However, to increase participation 

and attendance, each CHCO can now send three attendees from their organization to these 

sessions. This modification, instituted for the last training academy session in FY 2006, was 

intended to ensure that the best practices shared and discussed during the sessions reach the 

appropriate human capital staff within the agencies. This change yielded immediate and positive 

results as nearly 60 CHCOs, Deputy CHCOs, and staff attended the August 2006 training 

academy session. 

This year’s annual report to Congress provides details on these changes and outlines the various 

activities of the Chief Human Capital Officers Council during FY 2006. 

1

 Pub. L. No. 107-296. 

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II. BACKGROUND 

The Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 (Act), enacted as part of the Homeland Security 

Act of 2002 on November 25, 2002,2

 required the heads of 24 Executive departments and 

agencies to appoint or designate Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCOs). In addition, the Act 

established a Chief Human Capital Officers Council (Council) “to advise and coordinate the 

activities of the agencies of its members on such matters as modernization of human resources 

systems, improved quality of human resources information, and legislation affecting human 

resources operations and organizations.”3 

The 25-member Council is composed of the Director of the Office of Personnel Management 

(OPM), who serves as chairman; the Deputy Director for Management of the Office of 

Management and Budget (OMB), who acts as vice chairman; the CHCOs of the 15 Executive 

departments; and the CHCOs of additional agencies and the Small Agency Council, as 

designated by the OPM Director. 

The Act’s effective date was May 24, 2003 (180 days after enactment). 

2 Pub. L. No. 107-296. 3 5 U.S.C. §1401 note. 

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III. COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 

Meetings of the Council 

During FY 2006, the full CHCO Council met on November 8, 2005; January 10, 2006; March 

14, 2006; May 9, 2006; July 11, 2006; and September 12, 2006. 

November 8, 2005 

During the Council’s first meeting of the fiscal year, members received presentations on a full 

range of issues. First, Ms. Abby Block, representing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 

Services (CMS) at the Department of Health and Human Services, briefed the Council on the 

Federal Government’s new prescription drug program. Next, Mr. Daniel A. Green, OPM’s 

Deputy Associate Director for Employee and Family Support Policy, briefed the Council on 

several upcoming OPM surveys. His presentation was followed by a discussion led by Mr. 

Norman Enger, OPM’s Director of the Office of the Human Resources Line of Business (HR 

LOB). Mr. Enger updated the Council on the progress made in implementing the HR LOB, one 

of five lines of business launched in April 2004. Then Ms. Marta Brito Pérez, OPM’s Associate 

Director for Human Capital Leadership and Merit System Accountability, provided an update on 

closing HR competency gaps. OPM worked closely with the Council’s Select Subcommittee on 

the Human Resources Fellowship Consortium to identify critical human resources competencies 

and categories. Next, Mr. Robert Danbeck, OPM’s CHCO, informed the Council of a 

Government Accountability Office (GAO) report requested by the Senate Committee on 

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to examine OPM’s capacity to lead 

Governmentwide human resources (HR) reform. After Mr. Danbeck, Dr. Michael Beckmann, 

OPM’s Acting Deputy Associate Director for Leadership Capacity Services, briefed the Council 

on the 2006 OPM Federal Workforce Conference. Wrapping up the November agenda, Ms. 

Claudia Cross, Department of Energy CHCO and chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the 

Human Resources Fellowship Consortium, updated the Council on her group’s efforts to identify 

key competencies for the Federal HR workforce. 

January 10, 2006 

The January Council meeting began with a briefing on the HR LOB co-presented by Ms. Karen 

Evans, Administrator for E-Government and Information Technology at OMB, and by Mr. 

Norman Enger of OPM. Next, Ms. Kathie Ann Whipple, Deputy General Counsel at OPM, 

discussed Selective Service compliance and Federal employment. Mr. Robert Danbeck then 

provided an update on OPM’s 2006 Federal Workforce Conference. This was followed by a 

discussion led by Ms. Marta Brito Pérez on the Applicant Satisfaction Survey and Management 

Satisfaction Survey. The criteria for the two surveys was developed by the Council’s 

Subcommittee on Hiring to assess applicant satisfaction with the Federal Government’s hiring 

process and management satisfaction with the quality of candidates and available flexibilities. 

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March 14, 2006 

During the March Council meeting, Chairman Springer discussed the future structure of the 

Council, which included the addition of Deputy CHCOs and a realigned subcommittee 

framework. To help coordinate and conduct this important transition, each Council member 

provided Chairman Springer with the names of their deputies and their preferences for 

subcommittee assignments. 

May 9, 2006 

The Council convened its third annual meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2006, in the Dirksen Senate 

Office Building. U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich served as the keynote speaker, addressing 

the Council members and Federal employee groups and noting that successful development and 

implementation of progressive human resources policies depends on the hard work and 

dedication of the Chief Human Capital Officers. After the Senator’s remarks, the following four 

representatives from Federal employee organizations addressed the Council: Ms. Terry Rosen, 

Labor Relations Specialist, American Federation of Government Employees; Mr. Larry Adkins, 

Deputy General Counsel, National Treasury Employees Union; Mr. Donald McCall, National 

Vice President, Federal Managers Association; and Ms. Carol Bonosaro, President, Senior 

Executives Association. Next, the attendees received a briefing from two congressional staff 

members: Ms. Nanci Langley, Minority Deputy Staff Director, U.S. Senate Subcommittee on 

Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia; 

and Mr. Ron Martinson, Staff Director, U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on the 

Federal Workforce and Agency Organization. 

July 11, 2006 

The July 11, 2006, Council meeting began with a presentation on the establishment of effective 

CHCO and Deputy CHCO working relations from Dr. Jeff Pon and Ms. Claudia Cross from the 

Department of Energy. Dr. Pon and Ms. Cross discussed four main topics for the Council: (1) 

strategies for building an effective relationship; (2) challenges to effective management; (3) 

success stories; and (4) past and current issues within the Department affecting human resources. 

The next item on the agenda was presented by Ms. Nancy Randa, OPM’s Deputy Associate 

Director for Leadership and Executive Resources Policy, who provided an update to the Council 

on the FY 2005 Senior Executive Service performance data. Council members also received an 

update from OPM on the agency’s Career Patterns initiative, the development of human capital 

guidance in the event of a pandemic influenza outbreak, and a legislative and regulatory update 

on human capital issues. The last item discussed was the analysis of CHCO-provided data that 

reflected the types of graduate degrees obtained by individuals hired through the Presidential 

Management Fellows (PMF) program versus the types of graduate degrees needed to help 

address critical hiring shortages in agencies. 

September 12, 2006 

The Council’s last meeting of FY 2006 included a lengthy agenda. The Council first received a 

briefing from OPM on the upcoming Federal Career Day Job Fairs. The job fairs are designed to 

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target specific colleges and universities with strong curricula in mission-critical occupations 

(e.g., engineering, foreign languages, sciences, biological sciences, nursing, and information 

technology) coupled with an interest in supporting Federal employment opportunities for their 

students. Next, Ms. Toni Dawsey, the CHCO from the National Aeronautics and Space 

Administration (NASA), discussed her agency’s use of OPM’s USAJOBS vacancy 

announcement template. Ms. Dawsey explained the ease with which NASA was able to 

incorporate this system into its existing recruitment and hiring platform. This presentation was 

followed by a briefing on the steps OPM is taking to implement the Career Patterns initiative 

from Ms. Marta Pérez and Mr. Ronald Flom. Mr. Flom is OPM’s Chief Human Capital Officer 

and Associate Director for Management Services. Ms. Pérez began the session by discussing 

how the Human Capital Leadership and Merit System Accountability Division conducted its 

Career Patterns inventory, while Mr. Flom explained OPM’s corporate approach to this 

initiative. Next, Chairman Springer led the Council in a thought-provoking and engaging 

discussion on the overall use of human resources flexibilities. As the last agenda item, each of 

the six subcommittee chairs briefed the Council on their activities. Director Springer also 

informed the Council that all subsequent meetings would include dedicated time on the agenda 

for each chair to update the Council on their subcommittee’s progress toward meeting their goals 

and objectives. 

Meetings of the Executive Committee 

The Executive Committee continues to serve as the leadership entity of the Council and is 

responsible for certain priorities, including (1) discussing and guiding the strategic direction of 

the Council; (2) suggesting and approving meeting agenda items for the full Council meetings; 

and (3) discussing cutting-edge human capital initiatives and their impact on the community at 

large. In FY 2006, the Executive Committee met on October 27, 2005; December 15, 2005; 

April 13, 2006; and June 29, 2006. 

Key Activities of the Subcommittees 

Important enhancements were made in FY 2006 to improve the Council’s subcommittee structure. 

First, the subcommittees were realigned and refocused to reflect key human capital challenges 

facing Federal agencies. The new alignment created six subcommittees, including: Emergency 

Preparedness; Hiring and Succession Planning; Human Capital Workforce; Human Resources Line 

of Business; Learning and Development; and Performance Management. This new structure 

allowed the Chief Human Capital Officers and their deputies to serve as leaders in these critical 

issue areas. 

Second, OPM linked the goals and objectives from the agency’s 2006 – 2010 Strategic and 

Operational Plan to each subcommittee. The linkage enabled OPM to forge strategic partnerships 

with the appropriate subcommittee representatives and their staff members. In addition, this 

collaborative approach provided the subcommittees with the opportunity to affect human capital 

policy and programmatic changes during the developmental and implementation stages and 

yielded positive, achievable and recognizable outcomes. 

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Third, to allow for greater ownership, transparency and accountability, each subcommittee drafted 

mission statements and goals for FY 2007. After the plans were adopted by each subcommittee, 

they were packaged together and approved by the full Council during the November 14, 2006, 

meeting. The creation of the subcommittee plans provided the foundation for the tasks and 

priorities that the Council will address in the next 12 months. The subcommittee plans can be 

found on the CHCO Council’s website at www.chcoc.gov. 

The following provides a summary of the mission of each subcommittee and key milestones 

accomplished in FY 2006: 

Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness 

The mission of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness is to assist OPM in establishing policies 

and procedures that enable Federal agencies to continue their operations during emergencies, while 

safeguarding their employees. In times of crisis, it is imperative that the Federal Government continue 

to effectively execute its mission, while responding to the crisis and leading the effort to restore normal 

operations. Inherent in this responsibility is assuring the safety and well-being of its employees, who 

are both a valued resource and key to important day-to-day governmental operations. 

The Emergency Preparedness Subcommittee was extremely active in FY 2006 and continued to serve 

as a valued advisor to OPM. From May through August 2006, the subcommittee assisted in the 

development of OPM’s human capital guidance for a pandemic influenza outbreak. OPM was 

required to develop this guidance by section 9.1.1. of the Homeland Security Council’s National 

Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan. Through this close working relationship, OPM 

and the subcommittee developed guidance that was issued in three phases over the summer of 2006. 

The guidance can be found by visiting www.opm.gov/pandemic. 

Subcommittee on Hiring and Succession Planning 

The mission of the Subcommittee on Hiring and Succession Planning is to support innovative 

marketing and recruitment strategies, a simplified and streamlined hiring process, and a 

structured succession planning effort necessary to obtain and develop the talent needed to meet 

the complex mission requirements of the 21st century Federal workforce. 

During FY 2006, the Subcommittee on Hiring and Succession Planning partnered with OPM on 

the planning of the Federal Career Day Job Fairs. Several recommendations from the 

subcommittee were included in the planning phases of the job fairs and led to enhanced 

coordination and participation among agency representatives and potential candidates. The 

subcommittee’s recommendations included working with the Federal Executive Boards to 

increase attendance and highlight in-state jobs, offering workshops with information about both 

mission-critical jobs and specific hiring opportunities, encouraging agencies to build long-term 

relationships with colleges and universities through the job fairs, and establishing a training 

session for participating agencies. 

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Subcommittee on Human Capital Workforce 

The Federal human capital workforce is transforming from a transaction-based environment to a 

more strategic and consultative role. The mission of the Subcommittee on the Human Capital 

Workforce is to help ensure a successful transition by reviewing, developing and recommending 

strategies and a framework to promote and foster this evolution. 

This subcommittee formally adopted its mission statement and goals for FY 2007 during its 

October 3, 2006, meeting. 

Subcommittee on Human Resources Line of Business 

The mission of the Subcommittee on Human Resources Line of Business (HR LOB) supports 

Governmentwide efforts to ensure that the HR LOB meets the needs of agencies in their 

Strategic Management of Human Capital. In addition, the subcommittee will provide high-level 

policy guidance and support to OPM and various Governmentwide groups working on important 

HR LOB initiatives. 

The HR LOB Subcommittee agreed to its FY 2007 mission statement and goals during its 

September 8, 2006, meeting. 

Subcommittee on Learning and Development 

The mission of the Subcommittee on Learning and Development is to help create a culture of 

continuous learning and employee development that will facilitate performance improvements 

throughout the Federal Government. To enhance and improve organizational performance, the 

Subcommittee on Learning and Development will examine, explore and propose new and existing 

learning and development programs. 

This newly formed subcommittee held its inaugural meeting on August 24, 2006, during which it 

developed and adopted its mission statement. The subcommittee goals were formally adopted on 

October 4, 2006. 

Subcommittee on Performance Management 

The mission of the Subcommittee on Performance Management is to help improve performance 

management in the Federal Government by assessing and highlighting best practices, participating in 

the formation of regulatory and programmatic agendas relative to performance management, 

recommending strategies for enacting legislation, and recommending oversight and programmatic 

changes. 

This subcommittee held its inaugural meeting on August 31, 2006, during which it developed 

and adopted its mission statement and goals. 

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Chief Human Capital Officers Training Academy 

The Council’s Training Academy was originally intended to provide a forum for CHCOs to 

share, discuss and learn about cutting-edge best practices in the Federal human capital arena. 

However, key enhancements were made to the CHCO Council Training Academy framework in 

FY 2006. For example, to increase participation and attendance, each CHCO now sends a total 

of three representatives from their organization to the sessions. This modification, instituted for 

the last academy session in FY 2006, was intended to ensure that best practices are shared and 

discussed with the staff responsible for implementing human capital policies and procedures for 

the CHCOs. This change yielded immediate and positive results as nearly 60 CHCOs, Deputy 

CHCOs, and staff attended the August 2006 training academy session. 

In FY 2006, the CHCO Council Training Academy met on October 27, 2005; February 9, 2006; 

June 8, 2006; and August 10, 2006. 

October 27, 2005 

During the October 2005 training academy session, Dr. Doris Hausser, Senior Policy Advisor to 

the OPM Director, briefed attendees on the development of the metrics for assessing the 

management of human capital by Federal agencies required by section 1304 of the Homeland 

Security Act of 2002. 

February 9, 2006 

This training academy session included a discussion of the “Phased Retirement to Improve 

Succession Planning and Knowledge Management” proposal prepared by Mr. Scott Cameron, 

the Chief Human Capital Officer at the Department of the Interior. Mr. Robert Danbeck, OPM’s 

Associate Director for Human Resources Products and Services and Chief Human Capital 

Officer, and OPM policy advisors complemented the discussion by providing ways to effectively 

deal with the transition of retiring personnel. 

June 8, 2006 

During this session, Mr. Solly Thomas, Director of OPM’s Center for Human Capital 

Implementation and Assessment, provided an overview and briefing on the agency’s cuttingedge tools that support the Federal Government’s efforts to implement sound strategic human 

capital management policies and procedures. 

August 10, 2006 

During the August training academy session, the new format was unveiled and nearly 60 

CHCOs, Deputy CHCOs and staff attended a session on conducting competency assessments on 

mission critical occupations. Attendees heard presentations from Ms. Daliza Salas, Deputy 

CHCO from the Department of Labor and from Mr. Steve McPeek, Assistant Director of Human 

Capital Strategy at the Department of Justice. 

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Deputy Chief Human Capital Officers 

In March of 2006, Chairman Springer requested that each Chief Human Capital Officer appoint a 

deputy to serve on the Council. The inclusion of the Deputy Chief Human Capital Officers 

serves three important purposes. First, they will help create a stronger link between the 

Council’s activities and discussions with the Federal Human Resources Directors. Second, the 

Deputies will help identify and share best practices for Council meetings, CHCO Training 

Academy sessions, and subcommittee meetings. Finally, the Deputy CHCOs will ensure 

continuity when there are changes in leadership among the CHCOs. In addition, the CHCO 

Council’s Executive Director met separately with the deputies on two occasions in FY 2006. He 

will continue to meet with the deputies in FY 2007 to discuss important human capital related 

information. 

The Deputy CHCOs attended their first Council meeting on May 9, 2006. Since that time, they 

have played an integral role in the advancement and success of the Council and all its activities. 

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APPENDIX 1 

MEMBERS OF THE CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICERS COUNCILy 

MS. LINDA M. SPRINGER, CHAIRMAN 

Director 

Office of Personnel Management 

MR. BOYD RUTHERFORD 

Assistant Secretary for Administration 

Department of Agriculture 

Deputy: Ms. Roberta Purcell 

MR. OTTO J. WOLFF 

Assistant Secretary for Administration 

Department of Commerce 

Deputy: Ms. Deborah Jefferson 

DR. DAVID S. C. CHU 

Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness 

Department of Defense 

Deputy: Ms. Patricia Bradshaw 

MR. MICHELL CLARK 

Assistant Secretary for Management and 

 Chief Human Capital Officer 

Department of Education 

Deputy: Ms. Donna Butler 

DR. JEFF T. H. PON 

Chief Human Capital Officer 

Department of Energy 

Deputy: Ms. Claudia Cross 

MS. ANTONIA HARRIS 

Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources 

Department of Health and Human Services 

MS. MARTA BRITO PEREZ 

Chief Human Capital Officer 

Department of Homeland Security 

Deputy: Mr. Eugenio Sexton (Acting) 

MR. KEITH A. NELSON 

Assistant Secretary for Administration 

Department of Housing and Urban Development 

Deputy: Ms. Barbara Edwards 

MR. R. THOMAS WEIMER 

Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management, and Budget 

Department of the Interior 

Deputy: Ms. Kathleen Wheeler 

MS. MARI BARR SANTANGELO 

Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Human Resources 

Department of Justice 

Deputy: Mr. Raymond Pagliarini 

MR. PATRICK PIZZELLA 

Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management 

Department of Labor 

Deputy: Ms. Daliza Salas 

MS. LINDA J. WASHINGTON 

Acting Assistant Secretary for Administration 

Department of Transportation 

Deputy: Ms. Patricia Prosperi 

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As of the end of Fiscal Year 2006 

MR. CLAY JOHNSON III, VICE CHAIRMAN 

Deputy Director for Management 

Office of Management and Budget 

AMB. GEORGE M. STAPLES 

Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Human Resources 

Department of State 

Deputy: Ms. Linda Taglialatela 

MS. ROCHELLE F. GRANAT 

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and 

Chief Human Capital Officer 

Department of the Treasury 

Deputy: Mr. Rick Hastings 

MR. R. ALLEN PITTMAN 

Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration 

Department of Veterans Affairs 

Deputy: Mr. Willie Hensley 

MR. LUIS A. LUNA 

Assistant Administrator for 

 Administration and Resources Management 

Environmental Protection Agency 

Deputy: Mr. Kenneth Venuto 

MS. GAIL T. LOVELACE 

Chief People Officer 

General Services Administration 

Deputy: Mr. William Kelly 

MS. ANTONIA DAWSEY 

Assistant Administrator for Human Capital Management 

National Aeronautics and Space Administration 

Deputy: Mr. Jay Henn 

MR. JAMES F. McDERMOTT 

Chief Human Capital Officer 

Nuclear Regulatory Commission 

Deputy: Ms. Mary Ellen Beach 

MR. RONALD C. FLOM 

Associate Director for Management Services 

and Chief Human Capital Officer 

Office of Personnel Management 

Deputy: Mr. William Jackson 

DR. REGINALD F. WELLS 

Deputy Commissioner, Human Resources 

Social Security Administration 

Deputy: Ms. Feli Sola-Carter 

DR. RONALD P. SANDERS 

Chief Human Resources Officer 

Office of the Director of National Intlligence 

MR. ANTHONY A. ARNOLIE 

Small Agency Council Representative 

and Director of Information and Resource Management 

National Science Foundation 

Deputy: Ms. Joyce Dory 

MR. JOHN C. SALAMONE 

Executive Director 

Chief Human Capital Officers Council 

Office of Personnel Management 

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APPENDIX 2 

MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE y 

MS. LINDA M. SPRINGER 

CHAIRMAN 

Director 

Office of Personnel Management 

MR. CLAY JOHNSON III 

VICE CHAIRMAN 

Deputy Director for Management 

Office of Management and Budget 

DR. DAVID S. C. CHU 

Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness 

Department of Defense 

MR. PATRICK PIZZELLA 

Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management 

Department of Labor 

MR. R. ALLEN PITTMAN 

Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration 

Department of Veterans Affairs 

DR. JEFF T. H. PON 

Chief Human Capital Officer 

Department of Energy 

MS. GAIL T. LOVELACE 

Chief People Officer 

General Services Administration 

MR. KEITH A. NELSON 

Assistant Secretary for Administration 

Department of Housing and Urban Development 

DR. RONALD P. SANDERS 

Assistant Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Management 

Office of the Director of National Intelligence 

MR. JOHN C. SALAMONE 

Executive Director 

Chief Human Capital Officers Council 

Office of Personnel Management 

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As of the end of Fiscal Year 2006 

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APPENDIX 3 

CHARTER 

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICERS COUNCIL

Adopted: 

June 11, 2003 

The White House 

INTRODUCTION 

In his Management Agenda, the President has stated that the Federal Government’s workforce is 

one of its most valuable assets. Our employees are a national resource, and the American public 

expects the Federal workforce to be managed effectively and efficiently on their behalf. The 

Congress, through law, also supports this goal and has required that agencies establish a system 

of human capital management with plans that are strategically developed, leadership that has 

authority and accountability, and performance that is measured and continuously improved. 

Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCOs) are essential to the success of human capital 

management throughout the Federal Government. They are vested with stewardship 

responsibilities for Federal employees and agencies and also share a collective accountability 

with OPM for improving the strategic management of human capital throughout the executive 

branch. They exercise that accountability in part through the CHCO Council, as strategic 

partners with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Office of Management and 

Budget (OMB). 

AUTHORITY 

The CHCO Council (Council) is formally established by the Chief Human Capital Officers Act 

of 2002 (Act), which was enacted as part of the Homeland Security Act, Public Law 107-296, on 

November 25, 2002. The provisions are effective May 24, 2003. 

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PURPOSES 

The purposes of the Council are to: 

 Advise OPM, OMB, and agency leaders on human capital strategies and policies, as well as 

on the assessment of human capital management in Federal agencies. 

 Inform and coordinate the activities of its member agencies on such matters as modernization 

of human resources systems, improved quality of human resources information, and 

legislation affecting human resources management operations and organizations. 

 Assist member CHCOs and other officials with similar responsibilities in fulfilling their 

individual responsibilities to: 

(1) Implement the laws governing the Federal civil service, as well as the rules and 

regulations of the President, OPM, and other agencies with regulatory authority that 

affects Federal employees; 

(2) In accordance with those laws and regulations, advise and assist agency heads and 

other senior officials in carrying out their responsibilities for selecting, developing, 

training, and managing a high-quality, productive workforce in accordance with Merit 

System Principles; 

(3) Assess workforce characteristics and future needs and align the agency’s human 

resources policies and programs with the agency’s mission, strategic goals, and 

performance objectives; 

(4) Advocate and assure a culture of continuous learning and high performance, 

developing and implementing effective strategies to attract, develop, manage, and 

retain employees with superior abilities; 

(5) Identify human capital best practices and benchmarks, and apply those exemplars to 

their agencies and the Federal Government as a whole. 

 Provide leadership in identifying and addressing the needs of the Federal Government’s 

human capital community, including training and development. 

MEMBERSHIP 

The Act establishes as permanent members of the Council: 

(1) the Director of OPM; 

(2) the Deputy Director for Management of OMB; and 

(3) the Chief Human Capital Officers of executive departments. 

The Act also provides that the Director of OPM may designate other members of the Council. 

Such additional members may include, but are not limited to: 

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(1) the Chief Human Capital Officers of other Executive agencies; and 

(2) members who are designated on an ex officio basis and who may be invited to 

contribute to projects as particular skills and expertise are needed. 

The Act provides that the Director of OPM serves as Chairperson of the Council, and the Deputy 

Director for Management of OMB serves as Vice Chairperson. 

OTHER ATTENDEES 

As required by the Act, at least once a year, representatives of employee labor organizations will 

be invited to attend a Council meeting. At the discretion of the Chair, representatives of other 

organizations may be invited to attend Council meetings. 

MEETINGS 

Meetings will be scheduled at the direction of the Chair. Attendance will generally be limited to 

principals and members, as described above, and to others who are specifically invited or 

approved by the Chair. 

When votes are taken, each Council member (other than ex officio members) will have one vote. 

Members must be present to vote. 

Invited guests who are not Federal employees may express their views, but will not participate in 

deliberations or decisions on policy matters, unless the meeting has been opened to the public in 

accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Note in this regard that FACA 

does not normally apply to Council meetings. 

Minutes of meetings will be prepared by the Secretary/Treasurer, and copies will be provided to 

all members. The Secretary/Treasurer will maintain an official archive of all minutes and other 

official Council documents. 

COMMITTEES 

The Chair may establish standing committees of the Council and appoint committee chairs and 

members. The Chair may also establish one or more ad hoc committees to deal with specific 

issues or initiatives. 

ANNUAL REPORT 

The Act requires that the Council submit each year to Congress a report on the activities of the 

Council. 

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