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Declaration in Support of Constitutionalism for Democratic Consolidation and the Peaceful Transfer of Power
Declaration in Support of Constitutionalism for Democratic Consolidation and the Peaceful Transfer of Power
The Digital Transition: How the Presidential Transition Works in the Social Media Age
The Digital Transition: How the Presidential Transition Works in the Social Media Age
The Last 100 Days
The Last 100 Days
The Presidential Libraries Act and the Establishment of Presidential Libraries
The Presidential Libraries Act and the Establishment of Presidential Libraries
Former Presidents: Pensions, Office Allowances, and Other Federal Benefits
Former Presidents: Pensions, Office Allowances, and Other Federal Benefits
Midnight Rulemaking: Considerations for Congress and a New Administration
Midnight Rulemaking: Considerations for Congress and a New Administration
Midnight Rulemakeing
Midnight Rulemakeing
On the Way Out: Interregnum Presidential Activity
On the Way Out: Interregnum Presidential Activity
"Presidential Transitions: Issues Involving Outgoing and Incoming Administrations (Updated)"
"Presidential Transitions: Issues Involving Outgoing and Incoming Administrations (Updated)"
Agency Transition Guide
Agency Transition Guide
Transition 101 Memo for Agency Transition Directors
Transition 101 Memo for Agency Transition Directors
Preparing the People Pipeline: A Federal Succession Planning Primer
Preparing the People Pipeline: A Federal Succession Planning Primer
Agency Briefing Material Deep-dive Template
Agency Briefing Material Deep-dive Template
Agency Briefing Material Bureau/Component Executive Summary Template
Agency Briefing Material Bureau/Component Executive Summary Template
Passing the Baton: Preparing for the Presidential Transition
Passing the Baton: Preparing for the Presidential Transition
CRS: Midnight Rulemaking: Background and Options for Congress
CRS: Midnight Rulemaking: Background and Options for Congress
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Sample Terms of Reference (Executive-Legislative Liaison)
The White House as City Hall: A Tough Place to Organize
The White House as City Hall: A Tough Place to Organize
Memorandum to the President-Elect
Memorandum to the President-Elect
Getting Ready for Day One: Taking Advantage of the Opportunities and Minimizing the Hazards of a Presidential Transition
Getting Ready for Day One: Taking Advantage of the Opportunities and Minimizing the Hazards of a Presidential Transition
Preparing To Be President: The Memos of Richard E. Neustadt
Preparing To Be President: The Memos of Richard E. Neustadt
Ready to Govern: Improving the Presidential Transition
Ready to Govern: Improving the Presidential Transition
Filling Advice and Consent Positions at the Outset of a New Administration
Filling Advice and Consent Positions at the Outset of a New Administration
White House Structure and Decision Making: Elaborating the Standard Model
White House Structure and Decision Making: Elaborating the Standard Model
The White House Office of Presidential Personnel
The White House Office of Presidential Personnel
The White House Counsel's Office
The White House Counsel's Office
The National Security Advisor and Staff: Transition Challenges
The National Security Advisor and Staff: Transition Challenges
Preparing to Be President on Day One
Preparing to Be President on Day One
Mending the Presidential Appointments Process - Nine Recommendations
Mending the Presidential Appointments Process - Nine Recommendations
What Do We Do Now? A Workbook for the President-Elect
What Do We Do Now? A Workbook for the President-Elect
Explanation: What Happens Between Election Day and Inauguration Day?
Explanation: What Happens Between Election Day and Inauguration Day?
Presidential Transitions and Foreign Policy
Presidential Transitions and Foreign Policy
Institutional Analysis Series: Presidential Work in the First 100 Days
Institutional Analysis Series: Presidential Work in the First 100 Days
Institutional Analysis Series: Dynamics of Presidential Travel
Institutional Analysis Series: Dynamics of Presidential Travel
Assessing a Presidential Transition - Bill Clinton’s Inaugural Year
Assessing a Presidential Transition - Bill Clinton’s Inaugural Year
Vol. 7, No 1: Appointment and ‘vetting’ of ministerial nominees: constitutional and other challenges
Vol. 7, No 1: Appointment and ‘vetting’ of ministerial nominees: constitutional and other challenges
Risks and Benefits of the President Choosing Sub-Cabinet Appointees
Risks and Benefits of the President Choosing Sub-Cabinet Appointees
Institutional Analysis Series: Presidential Appointments - George W. Bush
Institutional Analysis Series: Presidential Appointments - George W. Bush
Inability to Fulfill Key Positions Threatens Our National Security
Inability to Fulfill Key Positions Threatens Our National Security
Strengthening Capacity of Local Government Associations Toolkit
Strengthening Capacity of Local Government Associations Toolkit
Performance Management Toolkit: Delivering Good Governance
Performance Management Toolkit: Delivering Good Governance
Toolkit on Modern and Effective Human Resources Management
Toolkit on Modern and Effective Human Resources Management
Institutional Memory Series: Office of Presidential Personnel
Institutional Memory Series: Office of Presidential Personnel
Institutional Analysis Series: The Origins of the White House Beat
Institutional Analysis Series: The Origins of the White House Beat
The Coalitional Presidentialism Project: How MPs Understand Coalitional Politics in Presidential Systems
The Coalitional Presidentialism Project: How MPs Understand Coalitional Politics in Presidential Systems
Transforming the Delivery of Services to the Federal Government: Recommendations for the Entering Government
Transforming the Delivery of Services to the Federal Government: Recommendations for the Entering Government
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Institutional Analysis Series: The Longer You Wait
Institutional Analysis Series: The Longer You Wait
Building the National Security Bench 2018: Ensuring a Strong Senior Government Service
Building the National Security Bench 2018: Ensuring a Strong Senior Government Service
Best Practice in Local Government
Best Practice in Local Government
White House Transition Project Interviews
White House Transition Project Interviews
Walking the Line: Inspectors General Balancing Independence and Impact
Walking the Line: Inspectors General Balancing Independence and Impact
Priority Position Descriptions for Senate Confirmed Appointments
Priority Position Descriptions for Senate Confirmed Appointments
Job Descriptions for Chief Financial Officers (CFO)
Job Descriptions for Chief Financial Officers (CFO)
Institutional Memory Series: Chief of Staff
Institutional Memory Series: Chief of Staff
Institutional Memory Series: Staff Secretary
Institutional Memory Series: Staff Secretary
Institutional Memory Series: OMB Briefing Book
Institutional Memory Series: OMB Briefing Book