Federal Executive Board History
Federal Executive Boards (FEBs) were established by Presidential directive in 1961 to improve internal federal management practices and to provide a central focus for federal participation in civic affairs in major metropolitan centers of federal activity. Federal Executive Boards are composed of heads of all federal departmental and agency field offices located in the metropolitan area. A Chair and other officers are elected annually from among the membership to provide leadership to the Board's operation. Committees and Councils carry out interagency projects consistent with the Board's missions.
The Boards receive overall policy direction from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Federal Executive Boards serve as prime means for disseminating information within the federal government, for interagency training and for promoting discussion of federal policies and activities of importance to all federal executives in the field. The Boards also serve as channels of communication to Washington, D.C. on government-wide management issues requiring special attention. Federal Executive Boards have been designated by Presidential action for 28 metropolitan areas, which includes the Albuquerque-Santa Fe area. Website This website is designed to provide you with as much information as possible about the many programs, events and initiatives taking place in our Federal Executive Board. All federal agencies and installations are considered to be members of the Federal Executive Board.