---
kind: "section"
citation: "5 C.F.R. § 9701.405"
title: "5"
number: "9701.405"
heading: "Performance management system requirements."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/5/9701.405"
---

# §9701.405. Performance management system requirements.

- (a) DHS will issue implementing directives that establish one or more performance management systems for DHS employees, subject to the requirements set forth in this subpart.
- (b) **Each DHS performance management system must—**
  - (1) Specify the employees covered by the system(s);
  - (2) Provide for the periodic appraisal of the performance of each employee, generally once a year, based on performance expectations.
  - (3) Specify the minimum period during which an employee must perform before receiving a rating of record;
  - (4) Hold supervisors and managers accountable for effectively managing the performance of employees under their supervision as set forth in [paragraph (c)](#c) of this section;
  - (5) Include procedures for setting and communicating performance expectations, monitoring performance and providing feedback, and developing, rating, and rewarding performance; and
  - (6) Specify the criteria and procedures to address the performance of employees who are detailed or transferred and for employees in other special circumstances.
- (c) In fulfilling the requirements of [paragraph (b)](#b) of this section, supervisors and managers are responsible for—
  - (1) Clearly communicating performance expectations and holding employees responsible for accomplishing them;
  - (2) Making meaningful distinctions among employees based on performance;
  - (3) Fostering and rewarding excellent performance; and
  - (4) **Addressing poor performance.**

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 9701.

### Source

Source: 70 FR 5318, Feb. 1, 2005, unless otherwise noted.