Good People, Good Government Act

Summary

Good People, Good Government Act - Requires each executive agency to appoint or designate a Chief Human Capital Officer who shall assist in carrying out responsibilities with respect to: (1) selecting, developing, and managing a high-quality, productive workforce in accordance with merit system principles; and (2) implementing the rules and regulations and the laws governing the civil service within the agency. Requires the functions of such Officers to include: (1) setting the workforce development strategy of the agency; (2) assessing current workforce characteristics and future needs; (3) reviewing agency training and other human resources policies and programs; (4) developing and advocating a culture of continuous learning; (5) identifying best practices; and (6) applying methods for measuring intellectual capital. Establishes a Chief Human Capital Officers Council. Requires a study on the feasibility and desirability of developing human capital metrics for use by the Federal Government. Revises agency training programs to require: (1) their evaluation and modification; (2) the appointment or designation of a training officer; (3) establishment of a comprehensive program to provide training to employees to develop managers; and (4) manager training on unacceptable performance issues. Revises academic degree training criteria. Requires agencies to appoint or designate a recruitment officer. Increases the biweekly contribution payable by the Government for a Federal employee or annuitant enrolled in a Federal employee health insurance plan. Establishes alternative ranking and selection procedures for evaluating applicants for competitive service.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 26 July 2002

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  Introduced in House · EN · 26 July 2002

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 26 July 2002

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