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PUBLIC LAW 92-210-DEC. 22, 1971

(3) The Commission shall perform such other functions, consistent with the foregoing, as it determines to be appropriate and necessary to achieve the objectives set forth in subsection (b) of this section. (d)(1) In exercising its duties and function under this Act— (A) the Commission may consult with such representatives of industry, labor, agriculture, consumers, State and local governments, and other groups, organizations, and individuals as it deems advisable to insure the participation of such interested parties; (B) the Commission shall, to the extent possible, use the services, facilities, and information (including statistical information) of other Government agencies as the President may direct as well as of private agencies and professional experts in order that duplication of effort and expense may be avoided; (C) the Commission shall coordinate such services and facilities referred to in subsection (B) above in order to supply technical and administrative assistance to labor-management-public committees and similar groups referred to in subsection (c)(1); (D) the Commission shall establish the regional offices and such local offices as it deems necessary; (E) the Commission shall hold regional and industrywide conferences to formulate ideas and programs for the fulfillment of the objectives set forth in subsection (C); (F) the Commission may formulate model programs to ameliorate the effects of unemployment caused by technological progress; (G) the Commission may furnish assistance to parties in collective bargaining entering into collective bargaining agreements; and (H) the Commission may review collective bargaining agreements already in effect or those being negotiated to ascertain their effects on productivity; and it may have the power to make recommendations with respect to the agreements made or about to be made in specific industries. (2) The Commission may accept gifts or bequests, either for carrying out specific programs which it deems desirable or for its general activities. (e)(1) The Executive Director of the Commission shall be the principal executive officer of the Commission in carrying out the objectives, functions, duties and powers of the Commission described in subsections (b) through (d) of this section. (2) The Executive Director of the Commission, with the approval of the Chairman of the Commission, is authorized (A) to appoint and fix the compensation of such officers and employees, and prescribe their functions and duties, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section, and (B) to obtain the services of experts and consultants in accordance with the provisions of section 3109 of title 5, United States Code. (f) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated the sum of $10,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this section during the period ending April 30, 1973. Approved December 22, 1971.

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