Current Administration CURRENT ADMINISTRATION WHAT WE’RE DOING We connect government leaders and key stakeholders to discuss management initiatives and workforce reforms that can impact the ability of government to provide quality services to the American people. Our research, expertise and political appointee orientation program can help an incumbent president use the transition to lay the groundwork for a successful second term. STAY UPDATED Sign up for our transition newsletter to stay up to date. Email PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. INFORMATION AND RESOURCES Transition Team Federal Agencies Congress Media RESOURCES Summary of the Presidential Records Act The Presidential Records Act outlines requirements regarding the maintenance, access and preservation of presidential and vice-presidential information during and after a presidency. The act states that presidential records are the property of the United States and must be preserved in perpetuity. Download (210k) Overview of the Federal Records Act The Federal Records Act outlines how federal agency employees should determine whether information they create qualifies as a federal record and governs how federal records are to be collected, retained, and eventually either destroyed or provided to the National Archives and Records Administration for permanent archiving. Download (195k) Understanding Federal Records Management during Presidential Transitions For senior officials, many of their records are permanently valuable and one day will be sent to the National Archives to help document the country’s history. As senior officials often enter and leave federal service during times of presidential transition, there are several things they should know to properly manage and preserve their records.Read 2020 Presidential Transition Guide The Partnership’s comprehensive guide on the activities required during the transition. This updated guide, produced in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group, features detailed outlines of transition best practices, historical materials from past transitions, and recommendations for a successful presidential transition to a new or second-term administration. Download (2m) Tracking Presidential AppointmentsAlong with The Washington Post, we are tracking roughly 700 key executive branch nominations through the confirmation process. See where President Donald Trump stacks up against historical 100 day totals for these appointed positions. View the tracker Presidential Transition Act: Requirements Post-Election The modern-day Presidential Transition Act outlines multiple requirements for all stakeholders involved in presidential transitions. This document describes the requirements that apply to the post-election period.Download DO YOU NEED TRANSITION PLANNING ASSISTANCE? The Center can provide critical assistance on how to organize and execute a transition; help agency career executives prepare for new political leadership; offer guidance to political appointees on the unique aspects of government leadership; and engage with Congress to promote transition reforms. In addition, the Center can offer insights to help incumbent presidents prepare for a second term and advice on the steps needed for a smooth transfer of power in the event that a new president is elected. Contact Us OUR EXPERTS Chantelle Renn Special Advisor, Transition and Management About Chantelle Looking for More? To learn more about the Center’s work with federal agencies, please contact Chantelle Renn at [email protected]
Summary of the Presidential Records Act The Presidential Records Act outlines requirements regarding the maintenance, access and preservation of presidential and vice-presidential information during and after a presidency. The act states that presidential records are the property of the United States and must be preserved in perpetuity. Download (210k)
Overview of the Federal Records Act The Federal Records Act outlines how federal agency employees should determine whether information they create qualifies as a federal record and governs how federal records are to be collected, retained, and eventually either destroyed or provided to the National Archives and Records Administration for permanent archiving. Download (195k)
2020 Presidential Transition Guide The Partnership’s comprehensive guide on the activities required during the transition. This updated guide, produced in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group, features detailed outlines of transition best practices, historical materials from past transitions, and recommendations for a successful presidential transition to a new or second-term administration. Download (2m)