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Performance-Based Organizations

Table of Contents

Background

What's Been Done to Date?
What Is a Performance-Based Organization?
Why Become a PBO?
Does This Work?

Doing It

What Are the Prerequisites for Becoming a PBO Candidate?
What is the Process for Creating a PBO?
What Pieces Need to be in Place to be a PBO?
The Transition Process
What Needs to be Developed After a PBO Is Established?

Lessons Learned to Date

APPENDICES

1. Potential Legislative Flexibilities: Model Language and Section-by-Section Explanation
   Part I -- Model Legislative Language
   
   Title I: Management and Chief Operating Officer
   Title II: Personnel Provisions
   Title III: Procurement Provisions
   Title IV: Special Conforming Provisions
   Title V: Conforming Amendments
   Title VI: Assessment and Sunset Provisions

   Part II -- Section-by-Section Analysis

   
   Title I: Management and Chief Operating Officer
   Title II: Personnel Provisions
   Title III: Procurement Provisions
   Title IV: Special Conforming Provisions
   Title V: Conforming Amendments
   Title VI: Assessment and Sunset Provisions

2. Role of the Chief Operating Officer

   Creation of the Position of the Chief Operating Officer

   Appointment of Chief Operating Officer

   Qualifications

   Chief Operating Officer's Contract

   Chief Operating Officer's Annual Performance Agreement

   Compensation

   Chief Operating Officer's Authority and Accountability

   Sample Position Description for a Chief Operating Officer

3. Explanation of Potential Human Resources Management Flexibilities

   Part I -- Governmentwide Interests

   Part II -- Existing Personnel Flexibilities and Authorities

   A. Staffing

   B. Classification

   C. Compensation

   D. Performance Management

   E. Dispute Resolution

   Part III -- Potential New Personnel Flexibilities and Authorities

   Part IV -- Potential System Changes Based on the Demonstration

   Project Authority

   A. Staffing

   B. Classification

   C. Compensation

   D. Performance Management

4. Explanation of Potential Procurement Flexibilities

   Currently Available Flexibilities

   Potential New Statutory Flexibilities

   Additional Information

5. Explanation of Potential Administrative Services Flexibilities

   A. Supply and Logistics

   B. Excess and Surplus Property

   C. Travel and Mail

   D. Motor Vehicles

   E. Real Property

6. Tying It All Together: The PBO Framework Agreement

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