Episode 1017 • • 24:57 - 31:36
1017: Tech Neck
Senior Executive Service, Civil Service Reform Act of 1978
The Senior Executive Service (SES) was established in 1979 following the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 to provide a stable layer of professional management within the US government. Created to prevent leadership vacuums during transitions, the SES allows for continuity when cabinet members are fired or resign. Historical context is provided regarding Jimmy Carter's 1979 "Cabinet Purge," which was made possible by the newly implemented SES structure.