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  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 2587
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Executive Order establishes the order of succession for the Office of the National Cyber Director. If the current National Cyber Director is unable to perform their duties, the responsibilities will pass down a list of officials, beginning with the Deputy National Cyber Director and continuing through several Assistant Directors and the General Counsel. There are exceptions, such as that individuals serving in an acting capacity or those not eligible under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act cannot assume the role. Furthermore, the President retains the discretion to appoint a different acting Director, and the order does not create any enforceable rights for others.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a team leader has to leave suddenly, so the leader tells everyone in a set order who will take over next. This document is like that plan, saying who will be in charge if the National Cyber Director is not there, but the President can still choose someone different if needed.

  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:86 FR 2949
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The memorandum from January 8, 2021, outlines the order of succession for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position at the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). If the CEO becomes unable to fulfill their duties, the Deputy CEO, Chief Operating Officer, and other specified officials will assume the role, but only if they are not in an acting capacity and are permitted by law. The President retains the right to override this order if necessary. Additionally, the memorandum ensures that it doesn't grant any legal rights to challenge its decisions.

    Simple Explanation

    If the boss at a special government company called the DFC can't do their job, there's a plan for who takes over, like a list of backup leaders. But the President can still choose someone different if they want.