Appendix A to Part 342 - Delegations of Authority

Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense, and subject to the direction, authority, and control of the Secretary of Defense, and in accordance with DoD policies, Directives, and Instructions, the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) (ASD(P&R)), or in the absence of the ASD(P&R), the person acting for the ASD(P&R), is hereby delegated authority as required in the administration and operation of the DoD Civilian Personnel Management Service to:

1. Establish advisory committees and employ temporary or intermittent experts or consultants, as approved by the Secretary of Defense, for the performance of DoD Civilian Personnel Management Service functions consistent with 10 U.S.C. 173; 5 U.S.C. 3109(b); DoD Directive 5105.4 1 and the agreement between the Department of Defense and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on employment of experts and consultants, June 21, 1977.

2. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 7532; E.O. 10450, 18 FR 2489, 3 CFR, 1949-1953 Comp., p. 936; E.O. 12333, 46 FR 59941, 3 CFR, 1981 Comp., p. 200; and E.O. 12356, 47 FR 14874 and 15557, 3 CFR, 1982 Comp., p. 166; and DoD Directive 5200.2 2; as appropriate:

a. Designate any position in the DoD Civilian Personnel Management Service as a “sensitive” position.

b. Authorize, in case of an emergency, the appointment of a person to a sensitive position in the DoD Civilian Personnel Management Service for a limited period of time and for whom a full field investigation or other appropriate investigation, including the National Agency Check, has not been completed.

c. Authorize the suspension, but not terminate the services, of a DoD Civilian Personnel Management Service employee in the interest of national security.

d. Initiate investigations, issue personnel security clearances and, if necessary, in the interest of national security, suspend, revoke, or deny a security clearance for personnel assigned, detailed to, or employed by the DoD Civilian Personnel Management Service. Any action to deny or revoke a security clearance shall be taken in accordance with procedures prescribed in DoD 5200.2-R 3.

3. Authorize and approve:

a. Temporary duty travel for military personnel assigned or detailed to the DoD Civilian Personnel Management Service in accordance with volume I, Joint Federal Travel Regulations.

b. Travel for DoD Civilian Personnel Management Service civilian employees in accordance with Volume II, Joint Travel Regulations.

c. Invitational travel to non-DoD personnel whose consultative, advisory, or other highly specialized technical services are required in a capacity that is directly related to, or in connection with, DoD Civilian Personnel Management Service activities, in accordance with Volume II, Joint Travel Regulations.

d. Overtime work for DoD Civilian Personnel Management Service civilian employees in accordance with chapter 55, subpart V, of 5 U.S.C. and applicable OPM regulations.

4. Approve the expenditure of funds available for travel by military personnel assigned or detailed to the DoD Civilian Personnel Management Service for expenses incident to attendance at meetings of technical, scientific, professional, or other similar organizations in such instances where the approval of the Secretary of Defense, or designee, is required by 37 U.S.C. 412, and 5 U.S.C. 4110 and 4111.

5. Develop, establish, and maintain an active and continuing Records Management Program pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3102 and DoD Directive 5015.2 4.

6. Establish and use imprest funds for making small purchases of material and services, other than personal services, for the DoD Civilian Personnel Management Service, when it is determined more advantageous and consistent with the best interests of the Government, in accordance with DoD Directive 7360.10 5.

7. Authorize the publication of advertisements, notices, or proposals in newspapers, magazines, or other public periodicals as required for the effective administration and operation of the DoD Civilian Personnel Management Service, consistent with 44 U.S.C. 3702.

8. Establish and maintain, for the functions assigned, an appropriate publications system for the promulgation of common supply and service regulations, instructions, and reference documents, and changes thereto, pursuant to the policies and procedures prescribed in DoD 5025.1-M 6.

9. Enter into support and service agreements with the Military Departments, other DoD Components, or other Government Agencies, as required, for the effective performance of DoD Civilian Personnel Management Service functions and responsibilities.

10. Enter into and administer contracts, directly or through a Military Department, a DoD contract administration services component, or other Federal Agency, as appropriate, for supplies, equipment, and services required to accomplish the mission of the DoD Civilian Personnel Management Service. To the extent that any law or Executive order specifically limits the exercise of such authority to persons at the Secretarial level of a Military Department, such authority shall be exercised by the appropriate Under Secretary or Assistant Secretary of Defense.

11. Exercise the authority delegated to the Secretary of Defense by the Administrator of General Services on the disposal of surplus personal property.

12. The ASD (P&R) may redelegate these authorities, as appropriate, and in writing, except as otherwise provided by law or regulation.

13. These delegations of authority are effective August 30, 1993.