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Ses Pros And Cons

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Individuals serving in PA positions also serve at the pleasure of the President. But, unlike PASs, these positions may be appointed by the President without Senate confirmation.
Noncareer SES (NC-SES)
As discussed in Chapter 1, the SES includes most of the top managerial, supervisory, and policy positions in the Executive branch. Only 10 percent of SES positions may be filled by noncareer appointees. NC-SES appointees do not require Senate confirmation and may be removed from their position at any time. NC-SES appointees must, like career SES executives, meet the executive core qualifications (ECQs) that are set by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). NC-SES appointees include individuals who are responsible for formulating, advocating, and …show more content…

Problems also arise when Cabinet officers believe that political deals are being struck without their knowledge and involvement. White House executives view these factors as requisite to advancing the President’s broader political agenda. However, career executives often know more than political executives do as these matters are being discussed due to their network. Thus, it is unwise for political executives not to confer with the career executive corps prior to redressing others in the political hierarchy.
Dispute Resolution
The majority of White House-departmental controversies are resolved by the President’s Chief of Staff. Other disputes are collegially resolved by the respective office directors and Cabinet officers. Reaching consensus on the issues involved and soothing ruffled feathers are the key to achieving accommodation. However, on the most controversial matters, the President settles the dispute. In the event that one party cannot accept another’s point of view and be a team player, the political accountability protocol is

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