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One of the MSPB's primary statutory functions is to protect Federal merit systems against partisan political and other prohibited personnel practices by adjudicating employee appeals over which the Board has been given jurisdiction.   *Learn more here..*   
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Chairman announced his intent nomination pending
 Notice to Parties with a Pending Petition for Review or Case Before the Full Board Regarding Updating Contact Information (updated 1/30/2024)
		    5/5/2022 Notice to Parties (superseded by 1/30/2024 Notice)New FAQ on the Lack of Quorum Period and Restoration of the Full Board (3/15/2024)
		  7/12/2023 FAQ on the Lack of Quorum Period and Restoration of the Full Board  (superseded by 3/15/2024 FAQ)   
			Progress on the Inherited Inventory (updated 04/01/2024)
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		MSPB Shutdown Plan (updated 9/28/2023)


Merit System Principles The Merit System Principles are nine basic standards governing the management of the executive branch workforce.  The principles are part of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, and can be found at 5 U.S.C. § 2301(b). *Read more...*
 Keys to Managing the Federal Workforce Featured Publication: This brief, user-friendly guide provides an introduction to the merit system principles with highlights from the history of the Federal civil service and includes examples of recommended actions to take or avoid. *Read More...*


Prohibited Personnel Practices Since the 1883 Pendleton Act, Congress has attempted to assure good government by enacting laws that require or prohibit certain actions by Government agencies and employees. *Read more...*
 Adverse Actions: A Compilation of Articles Featured Publication: This report contains a series of articles, each of which addresses one aspect of the civil service system's process for the implementation of adverse personnel actions, such as suspensions, demotions, and removals.  *Read more...*


MSPB Mission:  Guardian of Federal Merit Systems To protect the Merit System Principles and promote an effective Federal workforce free of Prohibited Personnel Practices. Learn more..


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