Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 120.djvu/1448

 PUBLIC LAW 109–295—OCT. 4, 2006

120 STAT. 1417

‘‘(E) invigorate the workforce with exciting and professionally rewarding opportunities; ‘‘(F) incorporate Department human capital strategic plans and activities, and address critical human capital deficiencies, recruitment and retention efforts, and succession planning within the Federal workforce of the Department; and ‘‘(G) complement and incorporate (but not replace) rotational programs within the Department in effect on the date of enactment of this section. ‘‘(3) ADMINISTRATION.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Chief Human Capital Officer shall administer the Rotation Program. ‘‘(B) RESPONSIBILITIES.—The Chief Human Capital Officer shall— ‘‘(i) provide oversight of the establishment and implementation of the Rotation Program; ‘‘(ii) establish a framework that supports the goals of the Rotation Program and promotes cross-disciplinary rotational opportunities; ‘‘(iii) establish eligibility for employees to participate in the Rotation Program and select participants from employees who apply; ‘‘(iv) establish incentives for employees to participate in the Rotation Program, including promotions and employment preferences; ‘‘(v) ensure that the Rotation Program provides professional education and training; ‘‘(vi) ensure that the Rotation Program develops qualified employees and future leaders with broadbased experience throughout the Department; ‘‘(vii) provide for greater interaction among employees in components of the Department; and ‘‘(viii) coordinate with rotational programs within the Department in effect on the date of enactment of this section. ‘‘(4) ALLOWANCES, PRIVILEGES, AND BENEFITS.—All allowances, privileges, rights, seniority, and other benefits of employees participating in the Rotation Program shall be preserved. ‘‘(5) REPORTING.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the establishment of the Rotation Program, the Secretary shall submit a report on the status of the Rotation Program, including a description of the Rotation Program, the number of employees participating, and how the Rotation Program is used in succession planning and leadership development to the appropriate committees of Congress.’’. (b) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 843 the following: ‘‘Sec. 844. Homeland Security Rotation Program.’’.

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