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PUBLIC LAW 89-554-SEPT. 6, 1966

[80 STAT.

§3327. Postmasters; standards for determination of qualifications I n evaluating the qualifications of applicants for positions of postmaster, the Civil Service Commission shall give, with respect to each applicant, due and appropriate consideration to experience in the ix>stal field service, including seniority, length of service, level of difficulty and responsibility of work, attendance, awards and commendations, and performance rating. SUBCHAPTER II—OATH OF OFFICE § 3331. Oath of office A n individual, except the President, elected or appointed to an office of honor or profit in the civil service or uniformed services, shall take the following oath: " I, A B, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God." This section does not affect other oaths required by law. §3332. Officer affidavit; no consideration paid for appointment An officer, within 30 days after the effective date of his appointment, shall file with the oath of office required by section 3331 of this title an affidavit that neither he nor anyone acting in his behalf has given, transferred, promised, or paid any consideration for or in the expectation or hope of receiving assistance in securing the appointment. §3333. Employee affidavit; loyalty and striking against the Government (a) Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, an individual who accepts office or employment in the Government of the United States or in the government of the District of Columbia shall execute an affidavit within 60 days after accepting the office or employment that his acceptance and holding of the office or employment does not or will not violate section 7311 of this title. The affidavit is prima facie evidence that the acceptance and holding of office or employment by the affiant does not or will not violate section 7311 of this title. (b) An affidavit is not required from an individual employed by the Government of the United States or the government of the District of Columbia for less than 60 days for sudden emergency work involving the loss of human life or the destruction of property. This subsection does not relieve an individual from liability for violation of section 7311 of this title. SUBCHAPTER III—DETAILS § 3341. Details; within Executive or military departments (a) The head of an Executive department or military department may detail employees among the bureaus and offices of his department, except employees who are required by law to be exclusively engaged on some specific work. (b) Details under subsection (a) of this section may be made only by written order of the head of the department, and may be for not

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