### Question
Can you define what performance appraisal system means?


### Answer
**Performance appraisal system** is defined as the following in *6 U.S.C. § 413*:

> a system under which periodic appraisals of job performance of employees are made, whether under chapter 43 of title 5, or otherwise

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 413*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER VIII-COORDINATION WITH NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES; INSPECTOR GENERAL; UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE; COAST GUARD; GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part E-Human Resources Management**

