# 5 CFR § 9701.101: Purpose

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9701.101

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 9701.101
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER XCVII—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY—OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT) > PART 9701—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) This part contains regulations governing the establishment of a new human resources management system within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 9701. As permitted by section 9701, these regulations waive and replace various statutory provisions that would otherwise be applicable to affected DHS employees. These regulations are issued jointly by the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
(b) The system established under this part is designed to be mission-centered, performance-focused, flexible, contemporary, and excellent; to generate respect and trust through employee involvement; to be based on the principles of merit and fairness embodied in the statutory merit system principles; and to comply with all other applicable provisions of law.

## Nearby sections

- [5 CFR § 9701.101 § 9701.101 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9701.101.md)
- [5 CFR § 9701.102 § 9701.102 Eligibility and coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9701.102.md)
- [5 CFR § 9701.103 § 9701.103 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9701.103.md)
- [5 CFR § 9701.104 § 9701.104 Scope of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9701.104.md)
- [5 CFR § 9701.105 § 9701.105 Continuing collaboration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9701.105.md)
- [5 CFR § 9701.106 § 9701.106 Relationship to other provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9701.106.md)
- [5 CFR § 9701.107 § 9701.107 Program evaluation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9701.107.md)
- [5 CFR § 9701.401 § 9701.401 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9701.401.md)
- [5 CFR § 9701.402 § 9701.402 Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9701.402.md)
- [5 CFR § 9701.403 § 9701.403 Waivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9701.403.md)
- [5 CFR § 9701.404 § 9701.404 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9701.404.md)
- [5 CFR § 9701.405 § 9701.405 Performance management system requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9701.405.md)
- [5 CFR § 9701.406 § 9701.406 Setting and communicating performance expectations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9701.406.md)
- [5 CFR § 9701.407 § 9701.407 Monitoring performance and providing feedback.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9701.407.md)

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