,,ii #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bghf ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #aa1 #bjbe,mr4 ,kim introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,finance ,a ,,bill ,to expand the opportunities of recent graduates for employment in ,executive agencies1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,pipeline to ,service ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,,title ,i--,expansion of opportunities,sec4 #aja4 ,expanding opportunities for ,federal employment4,,title ,,ii--,presidential ,management ,fellows ,program,sec4 #bja4 ,short title4,sec4 #bjb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bjc4 ,program establishment and administration4,sec4 #bjd4 ,announcement1 eligibility1 and selection4,sec4 #bje4 ,appointment and extension4,sec4 #bjf4 ,development1 evaluation1 promotion1 and certification4,sec4 #bjg4 ,movement between agencies4,sec4 #bjh4 ,withdrawal and readmission4,sec4 #bji4 ,removal and reduction in force4,sec4 #baj4 ,conversion to the competitive service4,sec4 #baa4 ,federal ,executive ,boards4,sec4 #bab4 ,reports4 ,i ,expansion of opportunities #aja4 ,expanding opportunities for employment in ,executive agencies 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7#c7 ,executive agency ,the term ,executive agency has the meaning given the term in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#e7 ,junior or community college ,the term junior or community college has the meaning given the term in section #cab7;f7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh7;f774 7#f7 ,land-grant colleges and universities ,the term land-grant colleges and universities has the meaning given the term in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc74 7#g7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means an institution described in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 7#h7 ,pathways ,program ,the term ,pathways ,program means the program established under part #cfb of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulations4 7b7 ,,opm program ,to recruit students for employment with ,executive agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall establish a program under which the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall enter into partnerships with institutions of higher education to recruit and appoint students to positions in ,executive agencies4 7#b7 ,contents ,the program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in such form and manner as the ,director may prescribe1 but1 at a minimum1 shall-- 7,a7 advise students on courses of study to prepare for careers at ,executive agencies2 7,b7 provide professional development workshops to students2 7,c7 assist students in searching for positions in ,executive agencies on the ,u,s,a,jobs4gov website2 7,d7 provide training to students on preparing resumes for applying to positions in ,executive agencies2 7,e7 make an effort to recruit students from communities that are historically under-represented in ,federal employment1 as determined by the ,director2 and 7,f7 provide training to students on how to be competitive when applying for positions in ,executive agencies and the ,pathways ,program4 7#c7 ,coordination ,the ,director shall coordinate with the heads of ,executive agencies in carrying out the program established under paragraph 7#a71 including by engaging in cost sharing with ,executive agencies and in establishing ,executive agency-specific partnerships with appropriate institutions of higher education4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,director establishes the program required under paragraph 7#a71 and annually thereafter1 the ,director shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report regarding the program1 each of which shall include1 at a minimum1 the following for the period covered by the report3 7,a7 ,a description of the positions in which students were placed4 7,b7 ,the institutions of higher education from which students were recruited4 7,c7 ,the geographic location of positions in which students were placed4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations 7,a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated1 for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj1 #ae1jjj1jjj to carry out this subsection4 7,b7 ,requirement ,of the amount appropriated to carry out this subsection for any fiscal year1 not less than #cj percent of that amount shall be used for recruiting and appointing students from minority-serving institutions1 junior or community colleges1 and land-grant colleges and universities4 7c7 ,intern hourly pay rate 7#a7 ,in general ,any individual who is an intern in an ,executive agency1 including each intern in a ,federal internship program described in section #caaa;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be paid a stipend of1 at a minimum1 #ae for each hour that the individual is working as such an intern4 7#b7 ,adjustment 7,a7 ,in general ,effective ,january #cj of each year that begins after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the minimum hourly rate of pay under paragraph 7#a7 shall be adjusted by the percent change in the price index on ,january #a of such year over the price index on ,january #a of the preceding year4 7,b7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term price index means the ,consumer ,price ,index 7all items--,united ,states city average7 published monthly by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics4 7d7 ,,opm publication 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #cj1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter1 the ,director shall publish1 on the public website of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 demographic information on interns in ,executive agencies1 individuals participating in the ,pathways ,program1 and students participating in the program established under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,requirements ,information required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to each individual described in that paragraph1 at a minimum1 and to the extent applicable1 demographic information regarding the race and age of the individual1 the type of position occupied by the individual1 where the position occupied by the individual is located in the civil service1 and the number of hours worked by the individual4 7#c7 ,limitation ,the ,director may not publish any information under this subsection that reveals the personally identifiable information of any individual4 7e7 ,conversion of interns ,any intern in an ,executive agency who is not participating in the ,pathways ,program may1 subject to such regulations as the ,director may prescribe1 be eligible for noncompetitive conversion to the competitive service in the same manner1 to the greatest extent practicable1 as ,pathways ,program participants under section #cfb4ajg of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7f7 ,budgetary effects ,the budgetary effects of this title1 for the purpose of complying with the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go-,act of #bjaj1 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ,budgetary ,effects of ,,paygo ,legislation for this ,act1 submitted for printing in the ,congressional ,record by the ,chairman of the ,house ,budget ,committee1 provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage4 ,,ii ,presidential ,management ,fellows ,program #bja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,training ,aspiring ,leaders ,emerging ,now ,to ,serve ,act or the ,,talents ,act4 #bjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,advanced degree2 qualifying educational institution 7,a7 ,in general ,the terms advanced degree and qualifying educational institution have the meanings given those terms in section #cfb4ajb of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7,b7 ,determination by ,director ,the ,director may determine whether a master's certificate qualifies as an advanced degree for the purposes of the ,program4 7#b7 ,agency ,the term agency-- 7,a7 has the meaning given the term ,executive agency in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 includes the ,government ,publishing ,office4 7#c7 ,agency ,,pmf ,coordinator ,the term agency ,,pmf ,coordinator means an individual1 at the appropriate component level of an agency1 who-- 7,a7 coordinates the placement1 development1 and other ,program-related activities of ,fellows appointed in the agency2 and 7,b7 satisfies the criteria described in section #cfb4ajd7;a77#h7 of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7#d7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7#e7 ,executive ,resources ,board ,the term ,executive ,resources ,board-- 7,a7 means an ,executive ,resources ,board described in section #cag4eja7;a7 of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation2 and 7,b7 with respect to an agency that is not required to have an ,executive ,resources ,board pursuant to section #cag4eja7;a7 of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation1 means the senior agency official to whom the head of the agency has given responsibility for executive resources management and oversight4 7#f7 ,federal ,executive ,board ,the term ,federal ,executive ,board means a ,federal ,executive ,board established under section #baa4 7#g7 ,fellow ,the term ,fellow means an individual appointed to serve as a ,fellow under the ,program4 7#h7 ,metropolitan area ,the term metropolitan area means a geographic zone surrounding a major city1 as defined and delimited from time to time by the ,director4 7#i7 ,principal area officer 7,a7 ,in general ,the term principal area officer means1 with respect to an agency1 the senior official of the agency who is located in a metropolitan area and who has no superior official within that metropolitan area other than in the regional office of the agency4 7,b7 ,multiple bureaus ,if an agency maintains facilities of more than #a bureau or other subdivision within a metropolitan area1 and the heads of those facilities are in separate chains of command within the agency1 the agency may have more than #a principal area officer4 7#aj7 ,principal regional officer ,the term principal regional officer means1 with respect to an agency1 the senior official in a regional office of the agency4 7#aa7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,presidential ,management ,fellows ,program established under this title4 7#ab7 ,special representative ,the term special representative means1 with respect to an agency1 an official who is-- 7,a7 not subject to the supervision of a principal regional officer or a principal area officer2 and 7,b7 specifically designated by the head of the agency to serve as the personal representative of the head of the agency4 #bjc4 ,program establishment and administration 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established the ,presidential ,management ,fellows ,program1 the purpose of which is to attract to the ,federal service outstanding individuals from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear interest in1 and commitment to1 excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs4 7b7 ,director responsibilities 7#a7 ,number of ,fellows 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,director shall determine the number of individuals who will be finalists to be appointed as ,fellows during any given fiscal year1 which shall be based on input from the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officers ,council and from agencies not represented on that ,council4 7,b7 ,increase in positions during fiscal years #bjbf through #bjca ,during each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjca1 the ,director shall ensure that the number of positions for ,fellows under the ,program during the applicable fiscal year is equal to #bjj percent of the number of positions for ,fellows under the ,program in the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which this ,act is enacted1 as the ,program was carried out under subpart ,d of part #cfb of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect during that fiscal year4 7#b7 ,establishment of qualifications ,the ,director shall establish the qualification requirements for evaluating applicants for the ,program4 7c7 ,agency processes 7#a7 ,in general ,after the ,director makes the determination under subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 with respect to a fiscal year1 an agency may appoint individuals selected by the ,director as finalists to be ,fellows according to the short-1 medium-1 and long-term senior leadership and related recruitment1 development1 and succession requirements of the agency4 7#b7 ,field locations outside of ,washington1 ,,dc ,an agency that appoints a ,fellow to a position in a field location outside of the ,washington1 ,,dc metropolitan area may-- 7,a7 before making the appointment1 discuss whether the candidate would like to do a developmental rotation to the headquarters of the agency and1 if so1 make a commitment to allow and fund such a rotation1 to the maximum extent practicable1 in accordance with section #bjf7;b72 and 7,b7 promote interaction among regional ,fellows with the agency ,federal ,executive ,board and permit that ,fellow to attend activities sanctioned by that ,federal ,executive ,board in that region4 #bjd4 ,announcement1 eligibility1 and selection 7a7 ,announcement ,the ,director shall annually announce the ability to apply for the ,program and conduct a competition for the selection of finalists1 as set forth in this section4 7b7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,application period ,to apply for participation in the ,program1 an individual shall-- 7,a7 have obtained an advanced degree from a qualifying educational institution not more than #b years before the date on which the ,director makes the applicable announcement under subsection 7a72 or 7,b7 if the individual is attending a graduate or professional school 7such as law school or medical school71 as of the date on which the individual applies1 expect to complete an advanced degree described in subparagraph 7,a7 not later than ,august #ca of the academic year in which the competition is held4 7#b7 ,service as ,fellow ,an individual may not serve as a ,fellow unless the individual has1 not more than #b years before the date on which the individual begins serving as a ,fellow1 completed an advanced degree from a qualifying educational institution4 7#c7 ,multiple applications ,an individual may apply to participate in the ,program more than once if the individual satisfies the applicable eligibility criteria1 except that1 if an individual becomes a finalist and subsequently applies to participate in the ,program during the next open announcement1 the individual shall forfeit that status of the individual as a finalist4 7c7 ,selection 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall select ,fellow finalists based on the results of a rigorous structured assessment process1 which shall allow the ,director to grant a preference for any individual who is preference eligible1 as defined in section #bajh of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 in accordance with the provisions of that title4 7#b7 ,publication of list ,the ,director shall publish and provide to agencies a list of ,fellow finalists4 #bje4 ,appointment and extension 7a7 ,appointments 7#a7 ,in general ,an agency-- 7,a7 may1 subject to subsection 7b71 make #b-year appointments to the ,program under ,schedule ,d of the excepted service in accordance with part #cjb of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulations2 and 7,b7 shall appoint a ,fellow using the excepted service appointing authority provided under section #bac4cdjb7;c7 of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7#b7 ,eligibility period ,the ,director shall establish an eligibility period during which agencies may appoint ,fellow finalists4 7b7 ,extensions ,in accordance with criteria established by an agency1 the agency may extend the term of a ,fellow for not more than #abj days to cover a rare or unusual circumstance4 7c7 ,grade ,an agency may appoint a ,fellow at the ,,gs-#ji1 ,,gs-#aa1 or ,,gs-#ab level 7or any equivalent under a pay and classification system other than the ,general ,schedule1 such as the ,federal ,wage ,system7 depending on the qualifications of the ,fellow4 7d7 ,trial period ,the duration of the appointment of a ,fellow in the excepted service shall be considered to be a trial period1 but not a probationary period4 7e7 ,work schedules 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the other provisions of this subsection1 a ,fellow shall have a full-time work schedule4 7#b7 ,part-time schedules 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,fellow may request a part-time work schedule for a limited period of not more than #ahj days1 which the agency may approve if-- 7i7 the agency and the ,fellow have determined that such approval would not negatively impact the ability of the ,fellow to meet all ,program requirements by the end of the appointment of the ,fellow2 and 7ii7 the agency includes an approval of a specific time period during which the part-time work schedule applies that the agency determines to be appropriate4 7,b7 ,updating of agreement ,the ,program agreement of a ,fellow shall be updated with the new work schedule of the ,fellow upon the approval of any part-time schedule under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph may be construed to entitle a ,fellow to the approval of a request for a part-time work schedule4 7f7 ,relationship to direct-,hire authority ,notwithstanding any provision of section #caae or #caaf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 an appointment by an agency under the ,program shall be considered to be an appointment made using the authority provided to the agency under the applicable section4 #bjf4 ,development1 evaluation1 promotion1 and certification 7a7 ,individual ,development ,plans ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,program begins in a fiscal year1 the head of each agency shall approve an ,individual ,development ,plan 7referred to in this section as an ,,idp7 for each ,fellow serving under an appointment within the agency1 which shall-- 7#a7 set forth the specific developmental activities that are mutually agreed upon by the ,fellow and the supervisor of the ,fellow2 and 7#b7 be developed in consultation with-- 7,a7 the supervisor of the ,fellow2 and 7,b7 7i7 the agency ,,pmf ,coordinator2 or 7ii7 the mentor assigned to the ,fellow1 who shall not be required to be assigned by the agency4 7b7 ,required developmental activities 7#a7 ,general resources 7,a7 ,,opm responsibilities ,the ,director shall provide1 for each class or cohort of ,fellows-- 7i7 leadership development activities and general ,program resources2 and 7ii7 information on available training opportunities known to the ,director4 7,b7 ,agency responsibilities ,each agency shall provide to each class or cohort of ,fellows appropriate agency-specific onboarding and employee orientation activities4 7#b7 ,agency training 7,a7 ,in general ,each agency shall provide each ,fellow serving under an appointment within the agency not fewer than #hj hours of formal interactive training per year that addresses the competencies outlined in the applicable ,,idp4 7,b7 ,certain training not included ,mandatory annual training1 such as information security and ethics training1 shall not count toward the satisfaction of the requirement under subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,mentors ,not later than #ij days after the start of an appointment of a ,fellow1 the applicable agency shall assign the ,fellow a mentor1 who shall be a managerial employee of the agency outside the chain of command of the ,fellow4 7#d7 ,assignments ,an agency shall provide each ,fellow serving under an appointment within the agency with not less than #a rotational or developmental assignment with full-time management or technical responsibilities that is consistent with the ,,idp of the ,fellow and the following3 7,a7 ,each ,fellow shall receive not less than #a developmental assignment that is not shorter than #abj days and not longer than #ahj days1 which shall have management or technical responsibilities consistent with the ,,idp of the ,fellow4 7,b7 7i7 ,the developmental assignment described in subparagraph 7,a7 may be within the organization of the ,fellow1 in another component of the employing agency1 or in another agency1 as permitted by the employing agency4 7ii7 ,each assignment described in this subparagraph shall be in a different work unit led by a supervisor other than the usual supervisor of the ,fellow4 7,c7 7i7 ,each developmental assignment described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall provide a challenging work experience of a caliber appropriate for a participant in the flagship leadership development program of the ,federal ,government4 7ii7 ,for the purposes of clause 7i71 an appropriate developmental assignment may include a project implementing a new executive order or major piece of legislation1 agency reorganization1 or cross-agency collaboration on a major initiative4 7#e7 ,short-term assignments ,in addition to the assignments described in paragraph 7#d71 a ,fellow may receive another short-term rotational assignment1 which-- 7,a7 shall be not shorter than #cj days and not longer than #ahj days1 at the discretion of the employing agency2 and 7,b7 may take place within the organization of the ,fellow1 in another component of the employing agency1 or in another agency1 as permitted by the employing agency4 7#f7 ,assessment of subsequent classes 7,a7 ,in general ,upon the request of the ,director1 the employing agency shall make a ,fellow available to assist in the assessment process for subsequent ,program classes4 7,b7 ,satisfaction of training requirements ,any interactive training provided to a ,fellow in connection with assisting the ,director under subparagraph 7,a7 may be counted toward the training requirement under paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,promotion 7#a7 ,in general ,an employing agency may promote any ,fellow who meets the qualification requirements for the applicable position4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in paragraph 7#a7 may be construed to confer any entitlement to a promotion4 7d7 ,certificate of completion 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,,erb evaluation ,not later than #de days before the date on which the ,program ends in a fiscal year1 each ,executive ,resources ,board shall evaluate each ,fellow serving under an appointment within the applicable agency and determine whether the ,executive ,resources ,board can certify in writing that the ,fellow met all of the requirements of the ,program1 including the performance and developmental expectations set forth in the performance plan and ,,idp of the ,fellow4 7,b7 ,consultation permitted ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 an ,executive ,resources ,board may consult with the mentor of a ,fellow4 7#b7 ,successful completion 7,a7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days before the date on which a ,fellow completes the ,program1 an ,executive ,resources ,board shall notify each ,fellow serving under an appointment within the applicable agency regarding the decision of the ,board with respect to certification of successful completion of the ,program by the ,fellow4 7,b7 ,conversion eligibility ,a ,fellow who the applicable ,executive ,resources ,board certifies as having met all of the requirements of the ,program shall be eligible for conversion in accordance with section #baj4 7,c7 ,forwarding to ,,opm ,each ,executive ,resources ,board shall forward to the ,director all certifications of the ,board under this paragraph4 7#c7 ,failure to certify 7,a7 ,in general ,if an ,executive ,resources ,board decides not to certify a ,fellow under this subsection1 the ,fellow may request reconsideration of that determination by the ,director1 if the ,fellow1 not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,board makes that decision1 submits the request in writing with appropriate documentation and justification4 7,b7 ,continuation in ,program ,with respect to a ,fellow who has submitted a request for reconsideration under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 the ,fellow may continue in the ,program pending the outcome of that request2 and 7ii7 the applicable agency shall continue to provide appropriate developmental activities to the ,fellow during the period in which that request is pending4 7,c7 ,ineligibility ,a ,fellow who is not approved for certification under this subsection and who has not submitted a timely request for reconsideration under subparagraph 7,a71 or whose request for reconsideration under that subparagraph 7,a7 has been denied1 shall not be eligible for conversion under section #baj4 #bjg4 ,movement between agencies 7a7 ,in general ,at any time during the appointment of a ,fellow1 the ,fellow may move to another agency1 if-- 7#a7 the receiving agency meets all the requirements for participating in the ,program2 7#b7 the original agency releases the appointment of the ,fellow to the receiving agency2 and 7#c7 the new employing agency appoints the ,fellow without a break in service4 7b7 ,terms of service ,upon appointment by a new employing agency under subsection 7a77#c7-- 7#a7 the ,fellow shall not begin a new ,program period2 and 7#b7 because there is no break in service1 the time served by the ,fellow under the previous ,program appointment shall apply towards the completion of the ,program with the new employing agency4 7c7 ,notification required ,an agency shall notify the ,director upon making an appointment described in subsection 7a77#c74 7d7 ,reimbursements ,if a move under this section occurs during the first #ahj days of the appointment of a ,fellow1 the initial employing agency may request from the new appointing agency reimbursement of #a_/d of the placement fee with respect to the ,fellow4 #bjh4 ,withdrawal and readmission 7a7 ,withdrawal 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,treatment of withdrawal ,a ,fellow may withdraw from the ,program at any time1 which shall be treated as a resignation from the ,federal service1 except that any obligations established upon appointment1 such as from accepting a recruitment incentive under part #ege of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulations1 shall still apply4 7,b7 ,notification ,an agency shall notify the ,director when a ,fellow within the agency withdraws from the ,program4 7#b7 ,competitive service 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,fellow who held a permanent appointment in the competitive service in an agency immediately before entering the ,program1 and who withdraws from the ,program for a reason that is not related to misconduct1 poor performance1 or suitability1 may1 at the discretion of the employing agency1 be placed in a permanent competitive service position1 as appropriate1 in that agency4 7,b7 ,not subject to appeal ,the determination of an agency under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not be subject to appeal4 7b7 ,readmission 7#a7 ,no readmission ,if a ,fellow withdraws from the ,program for a reason that relates to misconduct1 poor performance1 or suitability1 as determined by the employing agency1 the individual may not be readmitted to the ,program at any time4 7#b7 ,petition 7,a7 ,in general ,if a ,fellow withdraws from the ,program for a reason that is not related to misconduct1 poor performance1 or suitability1 the individual may petition the original employing agency for readmission and reappointment to the ,program4 7,b7 ,requirements ,a petition submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in writing and include the appropriate justification for the requested readmission and reappointment1 and the applicable agency may approve or deny the request4 7,c7 ,submission to ,,opm ,if1 under subparagraph 7,b71 an agency approves a petition submitted under subparagraph 7,a71 the agency shall submit that approved petition to the ,director1 which shall include the status of the applicable individual in the ,program upon readmission and reappointment4 7,d7 ,,opm discretion ,the ,director1 upon receipt of an approved petition under subparagraph 7,c71 may overrule the decision of the agency submitting that approved petition1 and that decision of the ,director shall not be subject to appeal4 #bji4 ,removal and reduction in force 7a7 ,removal 7#a7 ,in general ,an agency may remove a ,fellow for a reason related to misconduct1 poor performance1 or suitability1 upon which the agency shall submit to the ,director written notification of the removal4 7#b7 ,end of term 7,a7 ,in general ,as a condition of employment1 the appointment of a ,fellow shall end at the end of the #b-year ,program period1 plus any agency-approved extension of the appointment of the ,fellow under section #bje7;b71 unless the ,fellow is converted under section #baj4 7,b7 ,failure to convert ,if an agency does not convert a ,fellow at the end of the ,program1 as provided in section #baj1 or extend the appointment of the ,fellow under section #bje7;b71 the appointment of the ,fellow shall expire on the date that is #cj days after the date on which1 as applicable-- 7i7 the certification for ,program completion is denied under section #bjf7;d77#c72 or 7ii7 the ,director denies a request submitted by an agency for an extension of the appointment4 7b7 ,reduction in force ,each ,fellow shall be in the excepted service group ,,ii for purposes of section #cea4ejb of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 #baj4 ,conversion to the competitive service 7a7 ,in general ,a ,fellow shall complete the ,program within the time limits established under section #bje1 including any agency-approved extension under that section1 after which the ,fellow may be converted under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,conversion ,an agency may convert1 without a break in service1 a ,fellow who has been successfully certified under section #bjf7;d77#b7 to a term or permanent position in the competitive service for which the ,fellow is qualified4 7c7 ,conversion at ,a different agency ,a ,fellow may be converted under subsection 7b7 to a position at a different agency if the following conditions are satisfied3 7#a7 ,the original employing agency is unable to convert the ,fellow to a position in the competitive service in the organizational unit of the agency in which the ,fellow has served or another component within the agency-- 7,a7 including because of unforeseen budget constraints1 a reorganization1 the abolishment of positions1 or any other appropriate reason2 and 7,b7 which is not because of the failure of the ,fellow to obtain a certification under section #bjf7;d77#b7 or because of the misconduct1 poor performance1 or suitability of the ,fellow4 7#b7 ,the conversion shall occur before the end of the ,program period1 as established under section #bje1 plus any agency-approved extension under that section4 7#c7 ,the position at the new agency shall have a full performance level that is equivalent to1 or less than1 the position to which the ,fellow would have been converted at the original employing agency4 #baa4 ,federal ,executive ,boards 7a7 ,authority and status ,there are established ,federal ,executive ,boards-- 7#a7 to strengthen the management and administration of executive branch activities in selected centers of field operations2 and 7#b7 which are organized and function under the authority of the ,director4 7b7 ,locations 7#a7 ,in general ,federal ,executive ,boards are established1 or shall continue1 as applicable1 in the following metropolitan areas3 7,a7 ,albuquerque-,santa ,fe4 7,b7 ,atlanta4 7,c7 ,baltimore4 7,d7 ,boston4 7,e7 ,buffalo4 7,f7 ,chicago4 7,g7 ,cincinnati4 7,h7 ,cleveland4 7,i7 ,dallas-,fort ,worth4 7,j7 ,denver4 7,k7 ,detroit4 7,l7 ,honolulu4 7,m7 ,houston4 7,n7 ,kansas ,city4 7,o7 ,los ,angeles4 7,p7 ,miami4 7,q7 ,minneapolis-,st4 ,paul4 7,r7 ,new ,orleans4 7,s7 ,new ,york4 7,t7 ,newark4 7,u7 ,philadelphia4 7,v7 ,pittsburgh4 7,w7 ,portland4 7,x7 ,st4 ,louis4 7,y7 ,san ,francisco4 7,z7 ,seattle4 7#b7 ,action by ,director ,the ,director may dissolve1 merge1 or divide any of the ,federal ,executive ,boards described in paragraph 7#a71 or establish new ,federal ,executive ,boards1 as the ,director determines to be necessary1 proper1 or convenient4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,presidential directive ,the ,president shall direct the head of each agency to arrange for the leading officials of the field activities of the agency to participate personally in the work of ,federal ,executive ,boards4 7#b7 ,members 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of each agency shall designate-- 7i7 by title of office1 the principal regional officer1 if any1 and the principal area officer1 if any1 who shall represent the agency on each ,federal ,executive ,board2 and 7ii7 by name and title of office1 the special representative1 if any1 who shall represent the head of the agency on each ,federal ,executive ,board4 7,b7 ,designations ,a designation made under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 shall be made in writing and transmitted to the ,director2 7ii7 may be transmitted through the ,chair of a ,federal ,executive ,board2 and 7iii7 may be amended at any time by the head of the applicable agency4 7#c7 ,alternate members 7,a7 ,in general ,each member of a ,federal ,executive ,board may designate any alternate member1 who shall attend meetings and otherwise serve in the absence of the member4 7,b7 ,status ,an alternate member shall be the deputy or principal assistant to the member or another senior official of the organization of the member4 7d7 ,officers and organization 7#a7 ,bylaws 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,federal ,executive ,board shall adopt bylaws or other rules for the internal governance of the ,board1 subject to the approval of the ,director4 7,b7 ,contents ,the bylaws described in subparagraph 7,a71 and other rules of a ,federal ,executive ,board1 may reflect the particular needs1 resources1 and customs of the ,board1 if those bylaws and rules are not inconsistent with this section or the directives of the ,president or the ,director4 7,c7 ,conflicts ,if bylaws or rules described in subparagraph 7,b7 conflict with this section or the directives of the ,president or the ,director1 those bylaws or rules1 as applicable1 shall have no force or effect4 7#b7 ,chair ,each ,federal ,executive ,board shall have a ,chair1 who shall be elected by the members of the ,board and who shall serve for a term of office of not more than #a year4 7#c7 ,staff 7,a7 ,in general ,as the members of a ,federal ,executive ,board determine necessary and proper1 those members shall designate personnel from the respective organizations of the members to serve as the staff1 or otherwise to participate in1 the activities of the ,board4 7,b7 ,other staff ,additional personnel beyond the personnel described in subparagraph 7,a7 may be engaged1 by appointment1 contract1 or otherwise1 only with the approval of the ,director4 7#d7 ,termination 7,a7 ,in general ,unless otherwise expressly provided by law1 by directive of the ,president or the ,director1 or by the bylaws of the applicable ,federal ,executive ,board1 each committee1 subcommittee1 council1 and other subunit of the ,board1 and each affiliation of the ,board with external organizations1 shall terminate upon expiration of the term of office of the ,chair of the ,board4 7,b7 ,reestablishment ,a committee1 subcommittee1 council1 other subunit1 or affiliation of a ,federal ,executive ,board may be reestablished or renewed by affirmative action of the ,board4 7#e7 ,board actions 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,federal ,executive ,board may take an action only with the approval of a majority of the members of the ,board4 7,b7 ,no delegation permitted ,the authority under subparagraph 7,a7 may not be delegated4 7,c7 ,conformance with law ,each activity of a ,federal ,executive ,board shall conform to applicable laws and reflect prudent uses of official time and funds4 7e7 ,,opm leadership 7#a7 ,role of ,director ,the ,director-- 7,a7 shall be responsible to the ,president for the organizational and programmatic activities of the ,federal ,executive ,boards2 7,b7 direct and oversee the activities of the ,federal ,executive ,boards consistent with law and the directives of the ,president2 and 7,c7 may consult with1 and require the advice of1 the ,chair1 members1 or staff of a ,federal ,executive ,board4 7#b7 ,role of regional representatives ,the ,chair of each ,federal ,executive ,board shall report to the ,director through the regional representative of the ,director and the regional representative of the ,director shall oversee the activities of1 and periodically visit and meet with1 the ,federal ,executive ,boards4 7#c7 ,communications 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall maintain channels of communication-- 7i7 from the ,director through the regional representatives of the ,director to the ,chairs of the ,federal ,executive ,boards2 and 7ii7 between and among the ,federal ,executive ,boards through the ,director and the regional representatives of the ,director4 7,b7 ,use of channels ,any agency may use the channels described in subparagraph 7,a7 to communicate with the ,director and with the ,federal ,executive ,boards4 7,c7 ,communications by ,chairs ,the ,chair of a ,federal ,executive ,board may communicate with the ,director on recommendations for action at the national level1 on significant management problems that cannot be addressed at the local level1 and on other matters of interest to the executive branch4 7#d7 ,reports 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,federal ,executive ,board shall transmit to the ,director1 over the signature of the ,chair of the ,board1 an annual work plan and an annual report to the ,director on the significant programs and activities of the ,board in each fiscal year1 which shall-- 7i7 with respect to each such work plan-- 7,i7 set forth the proposed general agenda for the succeeding fiscal year2 7,,ii7 be submitted on or before ,july #a2 and 7,,iii7 be subject to the approval of the ,director2 and 7ii7 with respect to each such annual report-- 7,i7 describe and evaluate the activities of the preceding fiscal year2 and 7,,ii7 be submitted on or before ,january #a4 7,b7 ,other reports ,in addition to the requirements under subparagraph 7,a71 members of each ,federal ,executive ,board shall keep the headquarters of the respective agency informed of the activities of the ,board by timely reports through appropriate agency channels4 7#e7 ,conferences ,the ,director may convene regional and national conferences of the ,chairs and other representatives of ,federal ,executive ,boards4 7f7 ,authorized activities 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,federal ,executive ,board shall-- 7,a7 serve as an instrument of outreach for the national headquarters of the executive branch to executive branch activities in the applicable metropolitan area2 7,b7 consider common management and program problems and develop cooperative agreements that will promote the general objectives of the ,federal ,government and of the several agencies in the applicable metropolitan area1 which shall be made with the guidance and approval of the ,director1 within the range of the delegated authority and discretion held by members1 alternates1 and staff in that area1 consistent with the missions of the agencies involved2 7,c7 provide a forum for the exchange of information between ,washington1 ,,dc and the field1 and among field elements in the applicable metropolitan area1 about programs1 management methods1 and problems2 7,d7 develop local coordinated approaches to the development and operation of programs that have common characteristics2 7,e7 communicate management initiatives and other concerns from ,washington1 ,,dc to the field to achieve better mutual understanding and support2 7,f7 refer problems that cannot be solved locally to the national level2 and 7,g7 subject to the guidance of the ,director1 be responsible for-- 7i7 presidential initiatives on management reforms2 7ii7 personnel initiatives of the ,office of ,personnel ,management2 7iii7 programs led by the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7iv7 facilities planning led by the ,general ,services ,administration2 7v7 the local ,combined ,federal ,campaign1 under the direction of the ,director2 7vi7 the sharing of technical knowledge and resources in finance1 internal auditing1 personnel management1 automated data processing applications1 interagency use of computer installations1 and similar commonly beneficial activities2 7vii7 the pooling of resources to provide1 as efficiently as possible1 and at the least possible cost to the taxpayers of the ,united ,states1 common services1 such as employee first-aid1 cardiopulmonary resuscitation 7referred to in this clause as ,,cpr71 ,,cpr training1 preventative health programs1 assistance to the aging1 blood donor programs1 and savings bond drives2 7viii7 the encouragement of employee initiative and better performance through special recognition and other incentive programs2 7ix7 the provision of assistance in the implementation and upgrading of performance management systems2 7x7 emergency operations1 such as under hazardous weather conditions1 responding to blood donation needs1 and communicating related leave policies2 7xi7 the recognition of the service of veterans and the dissemination of information relating to programs and benefits available to veterans in the ,federal service2 and 7xii7 such other programs1 projects1 and operations as may be set forth in the annual work plan approved by the ,director4 7#b7 ,advisory role ,the ,director-- 7,a7 shall advise the ,federal ,executive ,boards on activities in the areas of performance appraisal and incentives1 interagency training programs1 the educational development of employees of agencies1 improvement of labor-management relations1 equal employment opportunity 7including related programs of the ,federal ,government71 and selective placement programs for handicapped individuals2 and 7,b7 may direct a ,federal ,executive ,board to address such specific programs1 or undertake such cooperative activities1 as the ,director determines necessary or proper4 7g7 ,additional rules and directives ,the ,director may issue further rules and guidance for1 and directives to1 the ,federal ,executive ,boards4 #bab4 ,reports ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than once every #c years thereafter1 the ,director shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives a report that addresses the ,program1 which shall include an analysis of any structural challenges facing the ,program and recommendations on measures to strengthen the ,program4