Presidential Order on USAID Leadership Succession
January 3, 2025
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The Frame
This order ensures continuity of leadership at a major federal agency responsible for international development and humanitarian aid.
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USAID leadership
The order dictates the specific hierarchy and legal requirements for officials who may be called upon to serve as acting Administrator.
Last recorded activity January 3, 2025.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The order establishes a clear line of succession for the USAID Administrator.
- The Deputy Administrator for Management and Resources is first in line, followed by the Deputy Administrator for Policy and Programming.
- Assistant Administrators are ranked by their appointment date, with alphabetical order used for those appointed on the same day.
- Individuals serving in an acting capacity are excluded from the succession line.
- The President retains the discretion to depart from this order of succession.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who takes over if the USAID Administrator cannot perform their duties?
Does this order apply to people currently serving in an acting capacity?
Why It Matters
This order ensures continuity of leadership at a major federal agency responsible for international development and humanitarian aid.
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Succession Update
The memorandum updates and replaces a 17-year-old policy from 2008 regarding USAID leadership succession.
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