§ 430.308 Appraising performance

5 CFR 430.308(a)(a) Agencies must establish appropriate timelines for communicating performance plans, conducting appraisals, and assigning and communicating annual summary ratings.

5 CFR 430.308(b)(b) At least annually, agencies must appraise each senior executive's performance in writing, including through the use of automated systems, and assign an annual summary rating at the end of the appraisal period.

5 CFR 430.308(c)(c) Agencies must appraise a senior executive's performance on the critical elements and performance requirements in the senior executive's performance plan.

5 CFR 430.308(d)(d) Agencies must base appraisals of senior executive performance on both individual and organizational performance as it applies to the senior executive's area of responsibility and control, taking into account factors such as—

5 CFR 430.308(d)(1)(1) Results achieved in accordance with agency mission and strategic planning initiatives;

5 CFR 430.308(d)(2)(2) Overall quality of performance rendered by the executive,

5 CFR 430.308(d)(3)(3) Performance appraisal guidelines that must be based upon assessments of the agency's performance and are provided by the oversight official to senior executives, rating and reviewing officials, PRB members, and appointing authorities at the conclusion of the appraisal period and before completion of the initial summary ratings;

5 CFR 430.308(d)(4)(4) Customer perspectives;

5 CFR 430.308(d)(5)(5) Employee perspectives;

5 CFR 430.308(d)(6)(6) The effectiveness, productivity, and performance results of the employees for whom the senior executive is responsible; and

5 CFR 430.308(d)(7)(7) Compliance with the merit system principles set forth under section 2301 of title 5, United States Code.