May 2016

Incoming Administration: Appointments

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To-Dos

Align with the candidate on principles, priorities, and strategic goals for the appointments process

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Design the organizational structure for the appointments team

• Obama-Biden Transition Project Personnel Team Organizational Chart
• Romney Readiness Project Appointments Team Organizational Chart

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Engage with the Office of Government Ethics to discuss expectations for the financial disclosure process, the necessity of ethics experts on the appointments team, and the resources provided by OGE

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Ongoing

Appoint head of presidential appointments (through May)

Presidential Transition Guide, Ch. 2, Key Transition Leadership Activities, Presidential Appointments

• Leader of Presidential Appointments Team Job Description
• Previous Leaders of Transition Teams

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Resources

The Aspen Institute
Aspen Institute Commission to Reform Federal Appointments Process Whitepaper