Appendix A to Part 347 - 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 (Force Management and Personnel) ASD(FM&P)), or in the absence of the ASD(FM&P), the person acting for the ASD(FM&P), is hereby delegated authority as required in the administration and operation of the DoDDS to:

1. Exercise the powers vested in the Secretary of Defense by 5 U.S.C. 301, 302, and 3101 on the employment, direction, and general administration of DoDDS civilian personnel.

2. Fix rates of pay for wage-rate employees exempted from the Classification Act of 1949 by 5 U.S.C. 5102 on the basis of rates established under the Coordinated Federal Wage System. In fixing such rates, the ASD(FM&P) shall follow the wage schedule established by the DoD Wage Fixing Authority.

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

4. Administer oaths of office incident to entrance into the Executive Branch of the Federal Government or any other oath required by law in connection with employment therein, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 2903, and designate in writing, as may be necessary, officers and employees of the DoDDS to perform this function.

5. Establish a DoDDS Incentive Awards Board and authorize cash awards to, and incur necessary expenses for, the honorary recognition of civilian employees of the Government whose suggestions, inventions, superior accomplishments, or other personal efforts, including special acts or services, benefit or affect the DoDDS or its subordinate activities, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 4503, applicable OPM regulations, and DoD Directive 5120.15.1

6. 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; E.O. 12356, 47 FR 14874 and 15557, 3 CFR, 1982 Comp., p. 166; and DoD Directive 5200.2,1 “DoD Personnel Security Program,” as appropriate:

a. Designate any position in the DoDDS as a “sensitive” position.

b. Authorize, in case of an emergency, the appointment of a person to a sensitive position in the DoDDS 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 DoDDS employee in the interest of national security.

7. Authorize and approve:

a. Travel for DoDDS civilian employees in accordance with Volume II, Joint Travel Regulations.

b. 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, DoDDS activities, in accordance with Volume II, Joint Travel Regulations.

c. Overtime work for DoDDS civilian employees in accordance with chapter 55, subchapter V, of 5 U.S.C. and applicable OPM regulations.

8. Develop, establish, and maintain an active and continuing Records Management Program pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3102 and DoD Directive 5015.2.2

9. 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 DoDDS, consistent with 44 U.S.C. 3702.

10. 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.3

11. Enter into support and service agreements with the Military Departments, other DoD Components, or other Government Agencies, as required, for the effective performance of DoDDS functions and responsibilities.

12. 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 DoDDS. 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.

13. Approve waivers of indebtedness for DoDDS employees in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5584.

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

These delegations of authority are October 13, 1992.