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 PUBLIC LAW 99-399—AUG. 27, 1986

100 STAT. 859

the qualifications required for assignment or appointment to such positions. In the case of positions designated for special agents, the qualifications may include minimum and maximum entry age restrictions and other physical standards and shall incorporate such standards as may be required by law in order to perform security functions, to bear arms, and to exercise investigatory, warrant, arrest, and such other authorities as are available by law to special agents of the Department of State and the Foreign Service. TITLE III—PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY SEC. 301. ACCOUNTABILITY REVIEW.

In any case of serious injury, loss of life, or significant destruction of property at or related to a United States Government mission abroad which is covered by the provisions of titles I through IV (other than a facility or installation subject to the control of a United States area.military commander), the Secretary of State shall convene an Accountability Review Board (hereafter in this title referred to as the "Board"). The Secretary shall not convene a Board where the Secretary determines that a case clearly involves only causes unrelated to security.

Health and medical care. Real property. Gifts and property. 22 USC 4831.

SEC. 302. ACCOUNTABILITY REVIEW BOARD.

22 USC 4832.

(a) MEMBERSHIP.—A Board shall consist of five members, 4 appointed by the Secretary of State, and 1 appointed by the Director of Central Intelligence. The Secretary of State shall designate the Chairperson of the Board. Members of the Board who are not Federal officers or employees shall each be paid at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate of basic pay payable for level GS-18 of the General Schedule for each day (including travel time) during which 5 USC 5332. they are engaged in the actual performance of duties vested in the Board. Members of the Board who are Federal officers or employees shall receive no additional pay by reason of such membership. (b) FACILITIES, SERVICES, SUPPLIES, AND STAFF.—

(1) SuppuED BY DEPARTMENT OF STATE.—A Board shall obtain facilities, services, and supplies through the Department of State. All expenses of the Board, including necessary costs of travel, shall be paid by the Department of State. Travel expenses authorized under this paragraph shall be paid in accordance with subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, or other applicable law. (2) DETAIL.—At the request of a Board, employees of the Department of State or other Federal agencies, members of the Foreign Service, or members of the uniformed services may be temporarily assigned, with or without reimbursement, to assist the Board. (3) EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS.—A Board may employ and compensate (in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code) such experts and consultants as the Board considers necessary to carry out its functions. Experts and consultants so employed shall be responsible solely to the Board. SEC. 303. PROCEDURES. (a) EVIDENCE.— (1) UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND CONTRACTORS.—

5 USC 5701.

22 USC 4833.

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