3.4: Vacancies
Decreasing Agency Vacancies Other Information:
Summary: In addition to delays at the beginning of new administrations, vacant positions continue to hinder effective policy
leadership throughout Presidential administrations. In order to reduce these gaps in executive branch leadership, we recommend
that Presidents require appointees to commit themselves to serve until the end of the President’s term. In addition, we encourage
the Senate to establish fast-track procedures for the confirmation or rejection of Presidential nominations. Finally, systematic,
institutionalized orientation sessions for new appointees would improve their performance and thus the length of their service.
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