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PUBLIC LAW 86-726-.AUG. 23, 1968

[72 S T A T.

of members of the armed services detailed pursuant thereto, together with his evaluation of the effectiveness of such agreements and assignments of persoimel thereunder in accomplishing the purposes of such subsection. EXCHANGE

OF

INFORMATION

(d) In order to assist the Administrator further in the discharge of responsibilities under this Act, the Administrator and the Secretary of Defense, and the Administrator and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, are directed to establish by cooperative agreement suitable arrangements for the timely exchange of information pertaining to their programs, policies, and requirements directly relating to such responsibilities. EMERGENCY

STATUS

(e) The Administrator shall develop, in consultation with the Department of Defense and other affected Government agencies, plans for the effective discharge of the responsibilities of the Agency in the event of war, and shall propose to Congress on or before January 1, 1960, legislation for such purpose: Provided, That in the event of war the President by Executive order may transfer to the Department of Defense any functions (including powers, duties, activities, facilities, and parts of functions) of the Agency prior to enactment of such proposed legislation. In connection with any such transfer, the President may provide for appropriate transfers of records, property, and personnel. OFFICERS AND

EMPLOYEES

(f) The Administrator is authorized, subject to the civil-service and classification laws, to select, employ, appoint, and fix the compensation of such officers, employees, attorneys, and agents as shall be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act, and to define their authority and duties, except that the Administrator may fix the compensation for not more than ten positions at rates not to exceed $19,500 per annum. STUDY OF SPECIAL P E R S O N N E L PROBLEMS

(g) The Administrator shall make a study, in consultation with other affected Government agencies, of personnel problems inherent in the functions of the Agency, giving due consideration to the need for (1) special qualifications and training, (2) special provisions as to pay, retirement, and hours of service, and (3) special provisions to assure availability, responsiveness, and security status of essential personnel in fulfilling national defense requirements, and shall report Report to Con- the results thereof, and make recommendations for legislation thereon, grresB to Congress on or before January 1, 1960. S C I E N T I F I C EMPLOYEES

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(h) The Administrator is authorized to establish and fix the compensation for not to exceed fifteen positions of officers and employees of the Agency of a scientific or professional nature without regard ^" * ^ Classification Act of 1949, as amended, each such position ^® being established to effectuate those research, development, and related activities of the Agency which require the services of specially qualified scientific or professional personnel. The rates of basic compensation for positions established pursuant to this subsection shall not exceed the maximum rate payable under the Act of August 1, 1947 (Public Law 313, Eightieth Congress), as amended, and Title V

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