Staffing a New Administration
Participants talked about the process of selecting candidates for presidential appointments and the process of developing a staff for the ex… read more
Participants talked about the process of selecting candidates for presidential appointments and the process of developing a staff for the executive branch. Among the topics they addressed were picking appropriate candidates for positions, methods of ensuring smooth transitions, conducting background checks, and the confirmation process. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. close
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