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PUBLIC LAW 89-554-SEPT. 6, 1966

[80 STAT.

counsel for the conduct of litigation in which the United States, an agency, or employee thereof is a party, or is interested, or for the securing of evidence therefor, but shall refer the matter to the Department of Justice. This section does not apply to the employment and payment of counsel under section 1037 of title 10. § 3107. Employment of publicity experts; restrictions Appropriated funds may not be used to pay a publicity expert unless specifically appropriated for that purpose. §3108. Employment of detective agencies; restrictions An individual employed by the Pinkerton Detective Agency, or similar organization, may not be employed by the Government of the United States or the government of the District of Columbia. §3109. Employment of experts and consultants; temporary or intermittent (a) For the purpose of this section— (1) "agency'' has the meaning given it by section 5721 of this title; and (2) "appropriation" includes funds made available by statute under section 849 of title 31. (b) When authorized by an appropriation or other statute, the head of an agency may procure by contract the temporary (not in excess of 1 year) or intermittent services of experts or consultants or an organization thereof, including stenographic reporting services. Services procured under this section are without regard to— (1) the provisions of this title governing appointment in the competitive service; (2) chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of this title; and (3) section 5 of title 41, except in the case of stenographic reporting services by an organization. However, an agency subject to chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of this title may pay a rate for services under this section in excess of the daily equivalent of the highest rate payable under section 5332 of this title only when specifically authorized by the appropriation or other statute authorizing the procurement of the services. CHAPTER 33—EXAMINATION, SELECTION, AND PLACEMENT SUBCHAPTER I—EXAMINATION, CERTIFICATION, AND APPOINTMENT Sec.

3301. 3302. 3303. 3304. 3305. 3306. 3307. 3308. 3309. 3310. 33U.

Civil service; generally. Competitive service; rules. Competitive service; recommendations of Senators or Representatives. Competitive service; examinations. Competitive service; examinations; when held. Competitive service; departmental service; apportionment. Competitive service; maximum-age requirement; restriction on use of appropriated funds. Competitive service; examinations; educational requirements prohibited; exceptions. Preference eligibles; examinations; additional points for. Preference eligibles; examinations; guards, elevator operators, messengers, and custodians. Preference eligibles; examinations; crediting experience.

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