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EO 134762008-10-09Bush

Facilitation of a Presidential Transition

This executive order establishes a Presidential Transition Coordinating Council to facilitate the 2008-2009 presidential transition, requiring federal agencies to prepare briefing materials, coordinate orientation activities, and provide information equally to major party candidates. It supersedes the previous transition EO from 2000 and automatically expires on February 20, 2009 unless extended.

EO 134722008-09-11Bush

Executive Branch Responsibilities With Respect To Orders of Succession

This executive order requires all executive branch agencies to establish, maintain, and update formal orders of succession for their leadership positions. Agencies needing presidential action must submit draft succession plans within 30 days, while agencies with independent authority must maintain their plans and submit copies to White House and homeland security officials within 30 days and within 7 days of any subsequent revisions.

EO 133002003-05-09Bush

Facilitating the Administration of Justice in the Federal Courts

This executive order codifies a 2002 presidential plan to fill federal judicial vacancies within 180 days of receiving notice, assigning the Counsel to the President responsibility for ensuring timely nominations. It explicitly disclaims creating any legally enforceable rights.

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