About Us

The Coalition for Effective Change (CEC) was formed in 1993 to bring together associations representing current and retired federal managers, executives, professionals, and related groups to work on reforming the government and good government initiatives. Collectively, CEC members represent close to 600,000 public employees.

CEC provides a forum to share information and take action on issues that further the goal of an effective and efficient federal government. CEC also sponsors forums on current challenges and opportunities facing the government and prepares reports with findings and recommendations on how to tackle current issues. These reports can be found on our publications page.

Our Mission
CEC will work to contribute to the development of the required strategic plans and the achievement of the planned objectives while maintaining the integrity of our Principles of Government Reform.

As changes in legislation, organization and processes of government and the management of human capital evolve, CEC is committed to contributing the expertise and leadership of its members and their organizations to the goal of achieving a government that is efficient, effective and works better for all Americans. Change that leads to improvement is our common goal.

Issues
CEC has worked diligently to achieve government reform and has successfully worked toward implementation of good government initiatives. These include:

• The enactment of P.L. 104-177 and the publication by OPM of 5 CFR Section 251, which directed agencies to establish consultative relationships with career executive and management groups. In addition, the law and regulation permit agencies to consult with professional associations of employees. Agencies are also authorized to provide support to these organizations if they wish;
  
  
• The issuance of new performance management regulations that provide more flexibility for agencies trying to design performance management programs that work;
  
  
• Granting buyout authorities and the development of priority placement programs to lessen the effect of downsizing and reshaping;
  
  
• Increased recognition of the value and skills of federal executives, managers, and professionals through the greater delegations of authority and responsibility