§ 4313. Criteria for performance appraisals

Appraisals of performance in the Senior Executive Service shall be based on both individual and organizational performance, taking into account such factors as—

• (1) improvements in efficiency, productivity, and quality of work or service, including any significant reduction in paperwork;
• (2) cost efficiency;
• (3) timeliness of performance;
• (4) other indications of the effectiveness, productivity, and performance quality of the employees for whom the senior executive is responsible;
• (5) meeting affirmative action goals, achievement of equal employment opportunity requirements, and compliance with the merit systems principles set forth under section 2301 of this title ; and
• (6) protecting whistleblowers, as described in section 4302(b)(2).