The agenda is set for the 72nd Plenary Session, which will take place Thursday, December 12, at The George Washington University Law School. The ACUS Assembly will consider five proposed recommendations at this season's Plenary:
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Agency Economists. This project explores institutional issues related to the placement of agency economists as they concern agency rulemaking. Learn more about the project here and the proposed recommendation from the Committee on Regulation here.
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Internet Evidence in Agency Adjudication. This project addresses agency adjudicators’ increasing reliance on their own factual research—especially internet research—when conducting hearings and deciding cases. Learn more about the project and the proposed recommendation from the Committee on Adjudication here.
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Acting Agency Officials and Delegations of Authority. This project explores agencies’ practices under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act and other statutes, looking at the use of acting officials and of delegations of authority during periods in which a Senate-confirmed position sits vacant. Learn more about the project here and the proposed recommendation from the Committee on Administration and Management here.
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Listing Agency Officials. This project seeks to promote the availability of real-time information related to the identities of high-level officials at federal agencies. Learn more about the project and the proposed recommendation from the Committee on Administration and Management here.
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Recruiting and Hiring Agency Attorneys. This project studies the recruiting and hiring process for agency attorneys, including how agencies conduct outreach to potential attorney candidates, write vacancy announcements, assess applicants, and post job announcements. Learn more about the project here.
Visit the Plenary Session webpage to RSVP for the Plenary and to read the proposed recommendations, consultant reports, and comments we receive.
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