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 [54 STAT. Administrative x- SEC. 20. The appropriations in this joint resolution for adminis- pe s es . trative expenses and such portions of other appropriations in this joint resolution as are available for administrative expenses may be obligated in the amounts which the agency, with the approval of the Director of the Bureau of the Budget, shall have certified to the Secretary of the Treasury as necessary for personal services, in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, and for contract stenographic reporting services, supplies and equipment; purchase and exchange of lawbooks, books of reference, directories, and periodicals, news- papers and press clippings; travel expenses, including expenses of attendance at meetings of officials and employees of the agency on official business; rental at the seat of government and elsewhere; purchase, operation, and maintenance of motor-propelled passenger- carrying vehicles; printing and binding and such other expenses as may be necessary for the accomplishment of the objectives of this joint resolution. Nonapplication of SEC. 21. (a) The provisions of Executive Order Numbered 7916, . No. dated June 24, 1938, shall not apply to positions the compensation of which is payable from appropriations contained in this joint resolution, and such appropriations shall not be available for the compensation of the incumbent of any position placed in the com- petitive classified civil service of the United States after January 10, 1939. Acceptance of un- (b) In carrying out the purposes of this joint resolution the compensated services. agencies receiving appropriations herein or allocations under such appropriations are authorized to accept and utilize such voluntary Appointments. and uncompensated services, appoint, without regard to civil-service Utilization of Fed- laws, such officers and employees, and utilize, with the consent of emp loyees nd the head of the Federal agency by which they are employed, such Federal officers and employees, and with the consent of the State such State and local officers and employees at such compensation as shall be determined by the head of the agency involved, as may be necessary, and prescribe their authorities, duties, responsibilities, 52ita'ao. 6M- and tenure, and, without regard to the Classification Act of 1923, 674; Supp. V,§i 673, as amended, to fix the compensation of any officers and employees 673c. 73 - so appointed. to Federal inis (c) Appointments to Federal positions of an administrative trative etc.,ositions or advisory capacity under the appropriations in this joint resolu- ttes.tion in any State shall be made from among the bona fide citizens of that State so far as not inconsistent with efficient administration. loratons ' and fur SEC. 22. In making separations from the Federal service, or fur- loughs without pay to last as long as three months, of persons em- ployed within the District of Columbia, under the provisions of this joint resolution, the appointing power shall give preference, as nearly as good administration will warrant, in retention to appointees from States that have not received their share of appoint. ^reeentiaI status ments according to population: Provided, however, That soldiers osoldiers, etc. sailors, and marines, the widows of such, or the wives of injured soldiers, sailors, and marines, who themselves are not qualified, but whose wives are qualified to hold a position in the Government service, shall be given preference in retention, in their several grades and classes, where their ratings are good or better. Disabiity or death SEC. 23. The provisions of the Act of February 15, 1934 (48 Stat. 5 .s. C.796. 351), as amended, relating to disability or death compensation and temd.oyees ex- benefits shall apply to persons (except administrative employees qualifying as civil employees of the United States) receiving com- pensation from the appropriations in this joint resolution for services Nonappication of rendered as employees of the United States: Provided, That this section in designated section shall not apply in any case coming within the purview of the workmen's compensation law of any State, Territory, or possession, PUBLIC LAWS--CH. 432 -JUNE 26, 1940 622

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