---
kind: "section"
citation: "5 C.F.R. § 430.205"
title: "5"
number: "430.205"
heading: "Agency performance appraisal program(s)."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/5/430.205"
---

# §430.205. Agency performance appraisal program(s).

- (a) Each agency shall establish at least one appraisal program of specific procedures and requirements to be implemented in accordance with the applicable agency appraisal system. At a minimum, each appraisal program shall specify the employees covered by the program and include the procedures and requirements for planning performance (as specified in [§ 430.206](/cfr/5/430.206.md)), monitoring performance (as specified in [§ 430.207](/cfr/5/430.207.md)), and rating performance (as specified in [§ 430.208](/cfr/5/430.208.md)).
- (b) An agency program shall establish criteria and procedures to address employee performance for employees who are on detail, who are transferred, and for other special circumstances as established by the agency.
- (c) An agency may permit the development of separate appraisal programs under an appraisal system.
- (d) **Agencies are encouraged to involve employees in developing and implementing their program(s).** When agencies involve employees, the method of involvement shall be in accordance with law.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 60 FR 43943, Aug. 23, 1995, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 2301, chapter 43 and 5307(d).