PURPOSE

This NPG delineates the lines of authority and responsibility for implementing NASA's Senior Executive Service (SES) management system and outlines the systems principles and procedures.

APPLICABILITY

This NPG applies to NASA Headquarters and NASA Centers, including Component Facilities. In consonance with the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix), and the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 (31 U.S.C. 901 et seq.), nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the Inspector General's or the Chief Financial Officer's authority regarding members of the SES or SES positions within those organizations.