EO 14211
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Foreign PolicyGovernment Reform
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Summary
This executive order directs the Secretary of State to ensure that all State Department personnel faithfully implement the President's foreign policy under presidential direction. It authorizes the Secretary to take personnel actions including discipline or separation against Foreign Service members, Civil Service employees, and other staff who fail to comply with the President's policy, and requires reforms to Foreign Service recruitment, evaluation, retention, and training programs.
Key Points
- 1Establishes that all foreign policy implementation must occur under the President's direction and authority
- 2Grants the Secretary of State sole discretion to take personnel actions against employees and Foreign Service members for non-compliance with presidential foreign policy
- 3Requires the Secretary to reform Foreign Service recruiting, performance evaluation, retention standards, and training to ensure workforce commitment to presidential foreign policy
- 4Directs revision or replacement of Foreign Affairs Manual and subordinate agency guidance as needed to implement these reforms
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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