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Executive Order 14107

Exemption of Paul H. Maurer From Mandatory Separation

This executive order grants a single individual exemption from mandatory federal retirement separation rules. Paul H. Maurer, Special Agent in Charge of the George W. Bush Protective Detail, may continue working past the automatic separation age limit under 5 U.S.C. § 8425(b)(1) based on a public interest determination.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 62441

Key directives

  • Exempt Paul H. Maurer from automatic separation under 5 U.S.C. § 8425(b)(1)
  • Director of U.S. Secret Service retains supervisory authority over Maurer including under 5 U.S.C. chapter 75

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Exemption from mandatory separation takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Continued service by Maurer in current role until future separation or retirement

Risks & tensions

  • Standard individual exemption with no broader policy implications; text does not specify duration of exemption or Maurer's age
  • No uncertainty in text—clearly limited to one employee
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