The United States General Services Administration assures a smooth transition between administrations of the Executive Branch of the Federal government. This site serves as both a directory for appointees to use as well as a record of modern transition activities.

How to Use This Site

This site has been organized into the three main topic areas outlined below. Depending upon your information needs, begin looking in that area of the site (use the Tabs above or the Quick Links in the middle of the page).

Audience:

The “For the Executive Branch” Tab contains information about the responsibilities of the Executive Branch during the transition, as well as resources available to them across the Federal Government.

The “For Nominees/Appointees” tab contains information for Presidential Appointees to familiarize themselves with Federal service and the agencies with which they will be working.

Legislation:

This site provides publically accessible information deemed necessary and useful to the President and Vice-President elect, as well as the new administration’s nominees and appointees. Legal requirements for outgoing members of the prior administration are also provided herein.

Resources:

A Federal Government Primer, Resource links for Nominees and Appointees, as well as other useful/helpful information are also provided.

KEY DATES

For convenience, here is a list of Transition "milestones:"

• Republican National Convention
  August 27 - 30, 2012, Tampa, FL
• Democratic National Convention
  September 3 - 6, 2012, Charlotte, NC
• Presidential Election
  Tuesday, November 6, 2012
• Electoral College Vote
  Monday, December, 17, 2012
• Inauguration
  Sunday, January 20, 2013

QUICK LINKS

• GSA’s Role in Presidential Transition Support
• Transition Guide on Federal Human Resources
• Presidential Inaugural Committee
• Per Diem Allowances for Travel
• Travel Policy
• United States Government Manual
• Appointee Orientation