Presidential Transition
Welcome to GSA's Presidential Transition Website.
In preparation for the 2012 Elections, we will be keeping this page updated with the latest news as it relates to GSA's role in the Presidential Transition. Come back soon!
GSA Provides Transition Support For Each Incoming/Outgoing Administration
The Presidential Transition Acts of 1963 and 2000 give the General Services Administration (GSA) a prominent role in this process. They authorize the Administrator of GSA to provide the President-elect and the Vice-President-elect the services and facilities needed to assume their official duties.
Overview
The United States General Services Administration assures a smooth transition between administrations of the Executive Branch of the Federal government. This site serves as both a directory for appointees to use as well as a record of modern transition activities.
How to Use This Site
This site has been organized into the three main topic areas outlined below. Depending upon your information needs, begin looking in that area of the site (use the Tabs above or the Quick Links in the middle of the page).
Audience:
The “For the Executive Branch” Tab contains information about the responsibilities of the Executive Branch during the transition, as well as resources available to them across the Federal Government.
The “For Nominees/Appointees” tab contains information for Presidential Appointees to familiarize themselves with Federal service and the agencies with which they will be working.
Legislation:
This site provides publically accessible information deemed necessary and useful to the President and Vice-President elect, as well as the new administration’s nominees and appointees. Legal requirements for outgoing members of the prior administration are also provided herein.
Resources:
A Federal Government Primer, Resource links for Nominees and Appointees, as well as other useful/helpful information are also provided.
KEY DATES
For convenience, here is a list of Transition "milestones:"
- Republican National Convention
August 27 - 30, 2012, Tampa, FL - Democratic National Convention
September 3 - 6, 2012, Charlotte, NC - Presidential Election
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - Electoral College Vote
Monday, December, 17, 2012 - Inauguration
Sunday, January 20, 2013
QUICK LINKS