Federal Executive Boards

The Federal Executive Boards (FEBs) are departments created by the US Office of Personnel Management in the United States Department of the Interior in over 25 states as venues for communication and collaboration among Federal agencies outside of Washington, DC, established because of a clear need for more synergy between government offices. Since approximately 88 percent of government employees work outside of DC, the vast majority of citizens who come in contact with the government do so through these employees. This necessitates the need for well-informed agency employees and strategic partnering in the government.

History

"The first 10 Federal Executive Boards (FEB) were established by Presidential Directive in 1961 to "increase the effectiveness and economy of Federal agencies.” Currently, 28 FEBs are located nationwide in areas with a significant Federal population. The Boards are comprised of local, senior-level Federal agency officials. Today, the Boards are more relevant than at any other time in history. In continuing times of personnel reductions, budget cutbacks and reorganization, interagency collaboration is critical to achieving results. As the local Federal ambassador, the FEB identifies opportunities for partnerships with intergovernmental and community organizations. Interagency collaboration is no longer just a wise choice; it is the platform for meeting agency mission goals.

The FEBs are models for partnership-based government. The Boards serve as a vital link to intergovernmental coordination identifying common ground and building cooperative relationships. FEBs also have a long history of establishing and maintaining valuable communication links to prepare for and respond to local and national emergencies. While promoting issues related to Administration initiatives, they provide targeted training programs, employee development, shared resources, and local community outreach and participation. The Board’s role as a conduit of information and a meeting point for a variety of agencies--each with a different mission--is critical to a more effective government. FEBs promote awareness of the Federal Government’s involvement in, and contribution to, communities across the country. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is responsible for the organization and functions of FEBs ( [http://www.losangeles.feb.gov/bylaws/5_CFR_PART_960.htm 5 CFR Part 960] )." [http://www.feb.gov/FEB_Strategic_Plan_08_12.pdf]

Functions

Federal Executive Boards perform several highly valuable functions:

* They serve as forums for the exchange of information between Washington D.C. and state agencies about programs, management strategies and the challenges we face.
* They serve as points of coordination for federal programs;
* They are a means of communication through which Washington can improve understanding of management concerns and challenges; and
* They provide Federal representation and involvement in their communities.

Mission and Vision

Mission - "Federal Executive Boards are catalysts for developing partnerships to coordinate intergovernmental cooperation to advance local and national initiatives." [http://www.feb.gov]

Vision – "To become a premier and valued asset: A nucleus of enthusiastic leaders for intergovernmental initiatives." [http://www.feb.gov]

trategic Plan

The Federal Executive Boards will –

1. Deliver services under two lines of Business:
*Emergency preparedness, security and employee safety.
*Human capital readiness.2. Advance local and national initiatives through intergovernmental partnerships
*Building the capacity of the Federal Executive Board
*Combined Federal Campaign or other community outreach

Locations

Federal Executive Board Main Website [http://www.feb.gov]

- [http://www.atlanta.feb.gov Atlanta, GA ]
- [http://www.baltimorefeb.us Baltimore, MD ]
- [http://www.boston.feb.gov Boston, MA ]
- [http://www.buffalo.feb.gov Buffalo, NY ]
- [http://www.chicago.feb.gov Chicago, IL ]
- [http://www.cincinnati.feb.gov Cincinnati, OH ]
- [http://www.cleveland.feb.gov Cleveland, OH ]
- [http://www.dfwfeb.us Dallas-Ft.Worth, TX ]
- [http://www.denver.feb.gov Denver, CO ]
- [http://www.detroit.feb.gov Detroit, MI ]
- [http://www.honolulu-pacific.feb.gov Honolulu Pacific, HI ]
- [http://www.opm.gov Houston, TX ]
- [http://kcfeb.gsa.gov Kansas City, MO ]
- [http://www.awp.faa.gov/new_feb/index.cfm Los Angeles, CA ]
- [http://www.doi.gov/febtc/index.htm Minneapolis, MN ]
- [http://www.newmexico.feb.gov Albuquerque, NM ]
- [http://www.newark.feb.gov Newark, NJ ]
- [http://sig.nfc.usda.gov/feb New Orleans, LA ]
- [http://www.newyorkcity.feb.gov New York, NY ]
- [http://www.oklahoma.feb.gov Oklahoma City, OK ]
- [http://www.bdiweb.org/oregon.feb.gov/ Portland, OR ]
- [http://www.feb.gov/ Philadelphia, PA ]
- [http://www.pittsburgh.feb.gov Pittsburgh, PA ]
- [http://www.southflorida.feb.gov South Florida ]
- [http://www.stlouis.feb.gov St. Louis, MO ]
- [http://www.feb.gov/ San Antonio, TX ]
- [http://www.sffeb.us/ San Francisco, CA ]
- [http://www.seattlefeb.us/ Seattle, WA ]

External Links

[http://www.feb.gov/FEB_Strategic_Plan_08_12.pdf Strategic Plan 2008]
[http://www.feb.gov/FY07_FEB_AnnualReport.pdf Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2007] [http://www.gao.gov/cghome/d071188cg.pdf GAO Report on FEB]