# 5 CFR § 9701.401: Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-9701.401

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 9701.401
- **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 D—Performance Management

## Text

(a) This subpart provides for the establishment in the Department of Homeland Security of at least one performance management system as authorized by 5 U.S.C. chapter 97.
(b) The performance management system established under this subpart, working in conjunction with the pay system established under subpart C of this part, is designed to promote and sustain a high-performance culture by incorporating the following features:
(1) Adherence to merit principles set forth in 5 U.S.C. 2301;
(2) A fair, credible, and transparent employee performance appraisal system;
(3) A link between elements of the pay system established in subpart C of this part, the employee performance appraisal system, and the Department's strategic plan;
(4) Employee involvement in the design and implementation of the system (as provided in § 9701.105);
(5) Adequate training and retraining for supervisors, managers, and employees in the implementation and operation of the performance management system;
(6) Periodic performance feedback and dialogue among supervisors, managers, and employees throughout the appraisal period, with specific timetables for review;
(7) Effective safeguards so that the management of the system is fair and equitable and based on employee performance; and
(8) A means for ensuring that adequate resources are allocated for the design, implementation, and administration of the performance management system that supports the pay system established under subpart C of this part.

## 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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