Source: https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/LER/Policy
Timestamp: 2019-04-25 16:47:12+00:00

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§ 771 of title 5, C.F.R.
§ 771.101 Continuation of Grievance Systems. Each administrative grievance system in operation as of October 11, 1995, established under former regulations under this part must remain in effect until the system is either modified by the agency or replaced with another dispute resolution process.
This volume establishes DoD policy, assigns responsibilities, delegates authority, and establishes requirements, pursuant to the authority of Parts 451 and 531 of title 5, CFR and Section 5336 and Chapter 45 of title 5, U.S.C., for DoD civilian employee awards and awards programs.
Chapter 71 of title 5, U.S.C.
Chapter 43 of title 5, U.S.C.
Title 5, CFR § 430.201 General. (a) Statutory authority. Chapter 43 of title 5, United States Code, establishes agency performance appraisal systems and requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to prescribe regulations governing such systems. The regulations in this subpart in combination with statute set forth the requirements for agency performance appraisal system(s) and program(s) for employees covered by subchapter I of chapter 43.
Title 5, CFR § 430.204 Agency performance appraisal system(s). (a) Each agency as defined at section 4301(1) of title 5, United States Code, shall develop one or more performance appraisal systems for employees covered by this subpart. (b) An agency appraisal system shall establish agency-wide policies and parameters for the application and operation of performance appraisal within the agency for the employees covered by the system. At a minimum, an agency system shall—(1) Provide for—(i)-(vi); (2) Identify employees covered by the system; (3) Specify the flexibilities an agency program established under the system has for setting— (i) – (iv); (4) Include, where applicable, criteria and procedures for establishing separate appraisal programs under an appraisal system; and (5) Require that an appraisal program shall conform to statute, the regulations of this chapter, and the requirements established by the appraisal system. (c) Agencies are encouraged to involve employees in developing and implementing their system(s). When agencies involve employees, the method of involvement shall be in accordance with the law.
The Performance Management and Appraisal Program is covered under Chapter 43 of title 5, U.S.C. and Part 430 of title 5, (CFR).
Title 5, CFR § 430.205 Agency performance appraisal program(s). (a) Each agency shall establish at least one appraisal program of specific procedures and requirements to be implemented in accordance with the applicable agency appraisal system. At a minimum, each appraisal program shall specify the employees covered by the program and include the procedures and requirements for planning performance (as specified in § 430.206), monitoring performance (as specified in § 430.207), and rating performance (as specified in § 430.208). (b) An agency program shall establish criteria and procedures to address employee performance for employees who are on detail, who are transferred, and for other special circumstances as established by the agency. (c) An agency may permit the development of separate appraisal programs under an appraisal system. (d) Agencies are encouraged to involve employees in developing and implementing their program(s). When agencies involve employees, the method of involvement shall be in accordance with law.

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