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 PUBLIC LAW 99-500—OCT. 18, 1986

100 STAT. 1783-372

(b) The Commission shall also make a complete investigation of management and employee relationships within the Administration, particularly the air traffic control system, and recommend actions for improvements. (1) In conducting such investigation, the Commission shall: (A) consider the findings and recommendations of the March 17, 1982, report of the "Task Force for the Study of Management-Employee Relationships in the FAA" (Jones Report) and document the progress made in implementing the recommendations of that report; (B) assess the safety impact of rehiring former air traffic controllers who were dismissed as a result of the 1981 air traffic controller strike; (C) assess the adequacy of the Administration's air traffic controller staffing standards, especially as they relate to the number of "full performance level" controllers, and review the Administration's experience in meeting those standards in each year since 1981; and (D) formulate cost-effective recommendations to improve aviation safety based on the findings and conclusions of its investigation. (2) Within 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit a report on the investigation conducted pursuant to this subsection to the President and to each House of Congress. Such report shall contain a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the Commission, together with recommendations for legislative and administrative actions. POWERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 504. (a) The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act, hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, receive such evidence, and publish such reports as the Commission considers appropriate. 03)(1) Subject to such rules as may be adopted by the Commission, the Chairman, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 of such title relating to classification or chapter 53 of such title relating to General Schedule pay rates, may— (A) appoint and fix the compensation of such staff personnel as the Chairman considers necessary, including an executive director who may be compensated at a rate not in excess of that provided for level V of the Executive Schedule in title 5, United States Code; and (B) procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Any person appointed as executive director pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection shall meet the same qualifications required of members pursuant to section 5020?) of this Act. (c) Each department, agency, and instrumentality of the executive branch of the Federal Government, including independent agencies, shall furnish to the Commission, upon request made by the Chairman, such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out its functions. (d) Upon request of the Commission, the head of any Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of

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