AR 690-200 — General Personnel Provisions
AR 690-200 governs Department of the Army civilian personnel policies, programs, procedures, delegations of authority, and support agreements.
- Publication number: AR 690-200
- Title: GENERAL PERSONNEL PROVISIONS
- Date: 06/06/2025
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 690-200 establishes a framework for civilian personnel management and evaluates related programs. It requires streamlined guidance, delegation to the lowest practical level, and compliance with merit system principles and labor relations obligations.
Applies to: Civilian personnel policies, procedures, and programs are binding on all Army commands (ACOMs), Army service component commands (ASCCs), DRUs, and the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army (AASA).
Topics covered
- Civilian personnel policy
- Delegations of authority
- Support agreements
- Civilian personnel programs
- Internal control evaluation
- Labor relations obligations
- Merit System Principles
Questions and answers
What must civilian personnel regulations provide for?
Provide for the delegation of authorities and responsibilities to the lowest practical level. (paragraph 2-2)
When may civilian personnel regulations be issued?
Be issued only when necessary to comply with executive orders, law, or regulation, or to assist human resources personnel, managers, supervisors, employees, and their representatives with civilian personnel management issues. (paragraph 2-2)
What must be incorporated into civilian personnel programs?
The principles of equal employment opportunity and other statutory considerations for workforce composition will be incorporated into the design and implementation of civilian personnel policies, procedures, and programs at all organizational levels. (paragraph 2-2)
What labor relations obligations apply when personnel policies change?
Managers at all levels will ensure that they satisfy statutory labor relations obligations when making changes to civilian personnel policies, procedures, and programs. (paragraph 2-2)
When can the Secretary of the Army delegate civilian personnel authority?
The SECARMY has authority pursuant to 5 USC 302 to delegate the authority to act on matters pertaining to the employment, direction, and general administration of employees and civilian personnel programs within the DA. (paragraph 3-1)