S. 806 “Federal Executive Board Authorization Act of 2009”

“Federal Executive Board Authorization Act of 2009,” was introduced by Sen. George Voinovich. S. 806 provides a statutory basis for the establishment, administration, and funding of Federal Executive Boards (FEBs). FEBs, which have existed for almost half a century under executive branch authority, provide a forum for federal agencies to coordinate their regional activities outside of Washington, D.C.

S. 806 requires the Director of OPM to determine where to establish FEBs and requires the Director to consult with agencies in making that determination. It leaves in place those FEBs already created before the enactment of the bill, and subjects them to the law’s new provisions. Additionally, S. 806 authorizes the Director of OPM to establish staffing policies for FEBs, designate an agency to staff each FEB, and establish communications policies, performance standards, and accountability initiatives for FEBs.