A senior career civil servant at the U.S. Agency for International Development temporarily rescinded an order sidelining almost 60 senior leaders. However, he was later placed on administrative leave for refusing to issue immediate termination notices without due process. The agency is facing significant cuts to staff and contractors due to a freeze on U.S. foreign aid.
Key Points
Senior career civil servant rescinded order sidelining leaders
Placed on administrative leave for refusing to issue immediate termination notices without due process
Agency facing significant cuts to staff and contractors due to freeze on U.S. foreign aid
Pros
Senior career leaders were temporarily reinstated after being sidelined.
Cons
Senior career employee who rescinded the order was later placed on administrative leave.