§9701.401. Purpose.
5 C.F.R. § 9701.401
This subpart provides for the establishment in the Department of Homeland Security of at least one performance management system as authorized by 5 U.S.C. chapter 97.
The performance management system established under this subpart, working in conjunction with the pay system established under subpart C of this part, is designed to promote and sustain a high-performance culture by incorporating the following features:
Adherence to merit principles set forth in 5 U.S.C. 2301;
A fair, credible, and transparent employee performance appraisal system;
A link between elements of the pay system established in subpart C of this part, the employee performance appraisal system, and the Department's strategic plan;
Employee involvement in the design and implementation of the system (as provided in § 9701.105);
Adequate training and retraining for supervisors, managers, and employees in the implementation and operation of the performance management system;
Periodic performance feedback and dialogue among supervisors, managers, and employees throughout the appraisal period, with specific timetables for review;
Effective safeguards so that the management of the system is fair and equitable and based on employee performance; and
A means for ensuring that adequate resources are allocated for the design, implementation, and administration of the performance management system that supports the pay system established under subpart C of this part.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 9701.
Source
Source: 70 FR 5318, Feb. 1, 2005, unless otherwise noted.