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Executive Order 13745

Delegation of Function to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management

This executive order delegates to the OPM Director the President's authority to direct OPM to establish emergency leave transfer programs for federal employees, requiring OMB consultation and presidential notification. It does not create any enforceable rights or benefits.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 76493

Key directives

  • OPM Director authorized to exercise presidential function under 5 U.S.C. 6391 to direct OPM to establish emergency leave transfer programs
  • OPM Director must consult with OMB Director when exercising this authority
  • OPM Director must notify President upon establishment of any emergency leave transfer program

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority to OPM Director takes effect

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Potential establishment of emergency leave transfer programs as needed

Risks & tensions

  • No substantive rights created—disclaimer in Section 2 may limit employee recourse
  • Vague on trigger conditions for emergency programs; leaves discretion entirely to OPM Director
  • Consultation requirement with OMB creates interagency coordination burden but no veto mechanism specified
Executive Order 13745: Delegation of Function to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management · Executive Orders