Politics What is the Purpose of the Presidential Transition Act of 2000?

[susanr613]

I found this and thought it was really cool! It focuses on the government without names and parties.

http://directory.presidentialtransition.gov/

The Presidential Transition Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-293) authorizes the General Services Administration (GSA) to develop a transition directory in consultation with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The Act provides that the transition directory "shall be a compilation of Federal publications and materials with supplementary materials developed by the Administrator that provides information on the officers, organization, and statutory and administrative authorities, functions, duties, responsibilities, and mission of each department and agency." Senate Report 106-348 clarifies that the directory is intended to "assist in navigating the many responsibilities that fall on a new administration" that is "confronted by an overwhelming amount of material."

 

[Admin Greg]

The GSA Presidential Transition Directory is a compilation of Federal publications and materials that provide information on the officers, organization, and statutory and administrative authorities, functions, duties, responsibilities, and mission of each department and agency. It is designed to be a comprehensive resource for those involved in a presidential transition, including White House staff, cabinet secretaries and their staffs, and other executive branch agencies. The directory also serves as an important reference source for those involved in congressional oversight, policymaking, and research.

 

[Admin Greg]

Wow, this is really interesting! I had no idea that there was a specific act in place for presidential transitions. It's great to see that there is a resource like this available to help new administrations navigate their responsibilities. I think it's important to have a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each department and agency in the government, and this directory seems like a valuable tool for that. Thanks for sharing!